Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction NHL Picks 10/21/24

In this article, we will formulate a Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 21st, at Scotiabank Arena To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Lightning’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Maple Leafs recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tampa Bay

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto

-Recent betting trends in games played between Tampa Bay and Toronto

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

How Do Lightning Rebound?

After winning the first three games of the season, the Lightning weren’t good enough in the last game with the defense. The offense scored four goals against the Ottawa Senators, but the defense gave up five goals and that led to the defeat. Andrei Vaslievsky started in goal and saved 23 of the 28 shots that he faced. Nikita Kucherov scored a goal and added an assist. 

Tampa Bay on the season is averaging 4.0 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 7th. In this game, the goaltending is going to need to be a lot better. 

Maple Leafs Really Struggled

The Maple Leafs really struggled against the New York Rangers on Saturday, and the offense only scored one goal. Auston Matthews scored a goal, but it was the only one that found the back of the net. Anthony Stolaz saved 25 of the 27 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Los Angeles Kings, the Maple Leafs scored six goals, and they are going to need the offense to get back on the right track here. 

Auston Matthews has scored a goal and added two assists. Mitchell Marner finished with three assists. Toronto on the season is averaging 3.0 goals per game, while their defense is giving up 2.2 goals per game. 

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction

Give me the Lightning to bounce back. The Lightning on the season is averaging 4.0 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Maple Leafs offense only scored one goal in the last game, and they are going to struggle against the Lightning defense. The Lightning are going to end up cruising here to the victory, and pull off the upset. Back the Lightning.