Game 7 between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs is finally here, and it should offer appealing NHL betting options. The pivotal matchup will take place at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, May 4, at 8:00 PM ET. The Bruins are slightly favored with a moneyline at -135.
The Maple Leafs have won two consecutive games in this series and have avoided elimination each time. Their most recent success was a 2-1 finish in Game 6 at home, marking their second consecutive victory by a 2-1 finish.
They have been averaging 1.83 goals per game and showcasing a five percent success rate on power plays. They have one last chance to get their offense in gear, with Austin Matthews likely not playing again. Matthew Knies has led them in scoring so far with two goals, Max Domi has contributed three assists, and John Tavares has contributed 19 shots on goal.
On the defensive front, the Maple Leafs effectively neutralize 60 percent of their opponent's power play opportunities. In goal, Ilya Samsonov has faced 103 shots and allowed 12 goals, while Joseph Woll has given up just two goals on 56 shots.
The Maple Leafs were solid on the road during the regular season, and the Bruins were good at home. Ironically, both teams have the same record in that regard (home, away, etc.), which makes this even closer to a battle.
The Bruins have been the more appealing offensive team in this series. They also had the most success in their matchups against the Maple Leafs this season and won all four games prior to this series.
They are netting an average of 2.67 goals each game and capitalizing on 40 percent of their power play chances, which is a solid advantage compared to the Maple Leafs. Jake DeBrusk is leading their offense with three goals, Brad Marchand has five assists, and David Pastrnak has fired 19 shots on goal.
Their defense has stood firm for the most part, as they have shut down 95 percent of their opponents' power plays. Jeremy Swayman has faced 150 shots, allowing eight goals, while Linus Ullmark has allowed three goals on 34 shot attempts from opponents.
MyBookie showcases their odds for this Game 7 showdown, with the Boston Bruins slightly favored to cap off this series at home. The Maple Leafs have all the momentum here, especially after winning two consecutive games to avoid elimination but this one, will be tough for them.
Being on home ice, we expect Boston to play a much higher level of offense and hold Toronto to limited shots. Taking Boston at home in game 7.
