Maple Leafs vs Blues Prediction 3/28/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Maple Leafs vs Blues prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 28th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 31-29-13 this season after they defeated the Rangers by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Toronto led 3-0 in the second period, but their lead was cut to 4-3 in the third, before they hung on for the win. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 43-18, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Joshua, Robertson, Tavares, and McCabe, while Woll stopped 40 out of 43 shots, which was a .930 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Toronto defeated the Bruins by a score of 4-2, but lost to the Senators by a score of 5-2 before that. The Maple Leafs have won two games in a row and they are currently seventh in the Atlantic standings with 75 points. Toronto has scored 3.12 goals per game and they have allowed 3.44 goals against per game, while also going 19.3% on the power play and 82.0% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander has led Toronto with 25 goals and 42 assists, while Matthew Knies has added 20 goals and 39 assists. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Joseph Woll, who is 15-13-6 with a 3.16 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this season. 

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 30-30-11 this year after they defeated the Sharks in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. St. Louis blew a 1-0 lead in the third period, but they scored with three seconds left in OT for the win. The Blues were out shot by a total of 25-23, won 57.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got goals from Dvorsky and Holloway, while Hofer stopped 24 out of 25 shots, which was a .960 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-0 and the Canucks by a score of 3-1. The Blues have won five of their last seven games and they are currently seventh in the Central standings with 71 points. St. Louis has scored 2.61 goals per game and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 16.4% on the power play and 75.9% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with 16 goals and 30 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich has added 16 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 19-11-5 with a 2.53 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year. 

Why the St. Louis Blues will win

• The Maple Leafs have lost six of their last seven games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Blues have won eight of their last 10 night games.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last six games at Enterprise Center when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Enterprise Center.
• The Maple Leafs have lost the second period in four of their last five games against Central Division opponents.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Blues have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won nine of the Blues’ last 12 games.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as home favorites following a win.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last five games as underdogs following a home win.
• The Maple Leafs have won the first period in five of their last six night games at Enterprise Center.

Total Goals Facts

• Twelve of the Blues’ last 13 games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Maple Leafs’ last five road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last seven games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Dylan Holloway has scored at least one goal in four of the Blues’ last five games as favorites.
• Robert Thomas has recorded an assist in each of his last four home appearances against the Maple Leafs.

Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts

• John Tavares has scored a goal in three of the Maple Leafs’ last four games.
• Oliver Ekman-Larsson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last three appearances with the Maple Leafs as road underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Maple Leafs vs Blues Prediction 

St. Louis comes into this matchup second to last in the Central standings, but they have won three in a row and they are at home. The Blues are 17-12-7 at home this year, while the Maple Leafs are 13-17-5 on the road. Toronto has won two games in a row and they have scored four goals in both victories. The Maple Leafs have shown some life recently, but St. Louis is playing some of their best hockey of the season. Take the Blues here.

David Racey's Pick: Blues ML