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The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Pittsburgh Penguins prepare to face off while being on opposite ends of the Eastern Conference. While Pittsburgh have only won two of its previous ten games and have a 6-6-3 record, the Maple Leafs have an 8-5-3 record.
The next game will be important for both clubs as they are both trying to advance in their divisions and the Eastern Conference.
Maple Leafs vs Penguins Betting Odds
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Maple Leafs vs Penguins Match Details
Fixture: Toronto at Pittsburgh
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 15 at 7:05 pm ET
Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
Maple Leafs vs Penguins Key Stats
Toronto have had a good start to the season, but they need to improve their offense as they are only averaging 2.81 goals per game and have only scored five in their previous two games. While William Nylander and Auston Matthews have provided 13 goals and 17 assists to the top two lines, Mitch Marner and John Tavares have contributed 11 goals and 23 assists.
Although the attack has had trouble, the defense has improved, giving up only 2.75 goals per game. While T.J. Brodie, Justin Holl, and Rasmus Sandin have brought 2.0 defensive point shares and 69 blocked shots to the unit's depth, Mark Giordano and Morgan Rielly have combined for 1.9 defensive point shares and 51 blocked shots.
Pittsburgh have had a promising start to the season thanks to an attack that has scored 12 goals in their last three games and average 3.60 goals per game. Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, and Bryan Rust have all led the top line with 18 goals and 19 assists, but the rest of the attack has also performed admirably.
The defense has let Pittsburgh down this season, allowing 3.47 goals per game despite their excellent offense. Together, Jan Rutta and Marcus Pettersson have blocked 42 shots and contributed 1.7 defensive point shares, but the rest of the team has struggled, allowing opponents to consistently find open shots on goal.
Maple Leafs vs Penguins Best Picks and Prediction
With Sidney Crosby, Jake Guentzel, and the rest of the forward group moving the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with superb puck movement, Pittsburgh, who average 3.60 goals per game, should frequently find the back of the net.
With Jan Rutta, Marcus Pettersson, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on goal while goaltender Tristan Jarry makes plenty of significant saves, the Penguins should also be able to contain a Maple Leafs offense that only scores 2.81 goals per game.
Pick: Penguins (-105)
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