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Arizona Coyotes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

February 21, 2024



The Toronto Maple Leafs (30-16-8) aim to continue their success on the road against the Arizona Coyotes (23-28-4) who need to get back on track on Wednesday, February 21, at 10:00 PM ET at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona. The Maple Leafs have a great probability of winning, with a moneyline coming in at -200.

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Maple Leafs have won their last four games heading into this matchup. In their most recent success, they took care of the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on the road, which also marked their fourth consecutive game of scoring four goals or more.

Austin Matthews leads the charge offensively with 73 points and 49 goals, ranking first overall in total goals scored. William Nylander has accumulated 45 assists and will also be a key figure to their success.

The Maple Leafs typically score an average of 3.57 goals per game with 32.9 shots, holding a power play percentage of 28.4. In such scenarios, they have netted 44 goals and allowed 34, revealing a competitive advantage over the Coyotes.

Defensively, they allow an average of 3.13 goals on 29.9 shot attempts, demonstrating a positive difference from their offensive stats. Additionally, their penalty kill percentage of 77.6 outperforms that of the Coyotes.

Arizona Coyotes Betting Preview

The Coyotes have dug their hole deeper in losses, as they have now accumulated 10 straight. Their most recent defeat was a 6-3 showing against the Edmonton Oilers, MD seeking their third consecutive game in allowing at least four goals or more.

Clayton Keller is doing his best to stimulate the offense and to help get them back on track. So far, he has accumulated 51 points, 22 goals, and 29 assists.

The Coyotes showcase offensive strength with an average of 2.87 goals on 26.7 shots per game. Despite a power play percentage of 21.5 and scoring 37 goals, they face a slight disadvantage in this aspect of their game, conceding 38 goals.

On the defensive side, the Coyotes are displaying weak capabilities, permitting an average of 3.24 goals on 32.1 shots per game. Their penalty kill percentage of 79.2 slightly surpasses that of the Maple Leafs, which is their only bright defensive spot against the Maple Leafs.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie features favorable NHL betting odds, highlighting the Toronto Maple Leafs (-200) as the preferred choice at home. Considering statistics and recent momentum, opting for the Maple Leafs seems reasonable.

The Maple Leafs have accumulated a road record of 16-6-6, while the Coyotes are currently 15-13-0. The inconsistent play from the Coyotes does not bode well in their chances at success. Look for the Maple Leafs to extend their winning success.

Final Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -200