Winnipeg Jets at Toronto Maple Leafs - 3/31/22 NHL Picks and Prediction

Toronto Maple Leafs (42-19-5) vs Winnipeg Jets (32-25-10)

Game Info: Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 7:00 pm (Scotiabank Arena)

Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs -179 / Winnipeg Jets +145 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Winnipeg Jets in Thursday NHL Action.

The Winnipeg Jets come into this road contest with an overall record of 32-25-10. Through 67 games, the Jets are 6th in the Central Division. On the season, they have found the net 209 times, good for a rank of 15th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Winnipeg is the 20th ranked defensive team, allowing opponents to score at an average rate of 3.03 goals per game. So far, the Jets have a strength of schedule rating of 16th in the league. When diving into their opponent-adjusted scoring margin, they come into this game as the 16th ranked team in the NHL.

The Toronto Maple Leafs get set to host the Winnipeg Jets with an overall record of 42-19-5. This mark places them 3rd in the Atlantic division. Through 66 games, the Maple Leafs have scored 245 goals, giving them an average of 3.68. This output gives them a rank of 3rd among NHL teams. On defense, Toronto is the 16th ranked unit, giving up 3.03 goals per contest. So far, the Maple Leafs have played the 28th toughest schedule in the league. And, when taking into account Toronto's scoring margin relative to the quality of their competition, they come in with a power ranking of 6th in the NHL.

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Through 67 games, the Winnipeg Jets goal and overall scoring leader is Kyle Connor with 82 points. He has reached his mark of 41 goals, on a shooting percentage of 14.5%. So far, 17.0% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Mark Scheifele, who has 36 assists to go along with his 26 goals. However, when on the ice the Jets are -15 in scoring differential. Winnipeg's top goalie is Connor Hellebuyck, who is giving up an average of 2.94 goals per game. In his 56 games played, he has turned in 32 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.

Through 61 games, the Toronto Maple Leafs' goal and overall scoring leader is Auston Matthews, with 85 points. He has reached his mark of 49 goals, with a shooting percentage of 17.7%. So far, 29% of his goals have come during power play time. Behind him is Mitch Marner, who has 48 assists to go along with his 28 goals. While on the ice, his offensive production has led to a plus-minus rating of +17. Toronto's top goalie is Jack Campbell, who is giving up an average of 2.65 goals per game. In his 40 games played, he has turned in 23 quality starts, giving him a quality start percentage above the league average.

In Winnipeg's 67 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 37-28-2. So far, taking the over when the Jets are playing away from home has been a good bet with an over-under record of 17-16. On the season, 60.0% of Winnipeg's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 51.0% of the scoring coming from the Jets. In Toronto's 66 games, the over has hit in over half of their games, going 36-27-2. So far, the team has been less likely to go over the betting line when playing at home, going just 15-17-1. On the season, 65.0% of Toronto's games have gone for at least 6 goals or more, with 52.0% of the scoring coming from the Maple Leafs. With a line set at 6 goals, look for this the Jets and Maple Leafs to surpass this number in what should be a high-scoring game.

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