Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction NHL Picks 11/20/24

In this article, we will formulate a Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, November 20th, at the Scotiabank Arena. .  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Golden Knights’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Maple Leafs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vegas

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto

-Recent betting trends in games played between Vegas and Toronto

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Golden Knights and Maple Leafs.

Golden Knights’s Defense Has to be Better

The Golden Knights in the last game faced off against the Washington Capitals and it wasn’t a good game. The Golden Knights scored two goals, but the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. Ilya Samsonov had a strong game scoring 20 of the 24 shots that he faced. Two games ago against Utah they gave up only two goals and they won by two goals. Vegas is averaging 4.0 goals while their defense is giving up 3.17 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 17th. Jack Eichel has scored five goals and added 23 assists so far this season. The Golden Knights will meet the Senators, Canadiens, and Flyers after this game. 

Why the Golden Knights Will Beat the Maple Leafs

• The Golden Knights have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Maple Leafs.
• The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as road underdogs.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 Wednesday night games at Scotiabank Arena.

Maple Leafs Have Won Two Straight

The Maple Leafs have won two straight games and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. Each of the last two games took overtime, but they were able to win each of the games. The Maple Leafs faced off against the Edmonton Oilers and they were able to secure a 4-3 victory. Bobby McCann had a strong game scoring two goals. Anthony Stolarz saved 27 of the 30 shots that he faced. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.05 goals while their defense is giving up 2.63 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 6th. The Leafs will face Utah, Panthers, Lightning, Blackhawks, and Predators following this one.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction

Give me the Maple Leafs here. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.05 goals per game and they are going to run up against a Golden Knights defense that had an issue in the last game. Look for the Maple Leafs to score at least four goals here, and the Golden Knights offense is going to have no answer. The Maple Leafs are going to end up cruising here. Back the Maple Leafs on the money line.