Maple Leafs vs Bruins Prediction and NHL Tips - 3 May 2024
Last updated: May 3, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: May 2, 2024, 12:02AM
The Toronto Maple Leafs will sqaure off with the Boston Bruins in the 2024 NHL Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on Friday, commencing at 10:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Maple Leafs vs Bruins game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Maple Leafs vs Bruins
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Toronto-Boston NHL Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 53% chance of defeating the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Bruins: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Scotiabank Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Maple Leafs $2.12, Bruins $1.85
- Line: Maple Leafs +1.5 ($1.38), Bruins -1.5 ($3.05)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.99, Under $1.94
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Maple Leafs at $2.12 and the Bruins at $1.85.
The Maple Leafs are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Bruins, with odds of $1.38 currently available at Betfair.
For the favourite Bruins (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $3.05.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.99 and odds for the Under at $1.94.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Maple Leafs (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going Over.
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Maple Leafs vs Bruins: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.85 with Betfair (53% probability)
- Line: Bruins -1.5 at $3.05 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Over 5.5 at $1.99 with Betfair (52% probability)
These Maple Leafs vs Bruins predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Maple Leafs are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Maple Leafs vs Bruins: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Toronto vs Boston on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live updates.
Maple Leafs vs Bruins: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs Bruins? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Boston's David Pastrnak is the most likely player to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Bruins.
Pastrnak has a 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Bruins star has a 44.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs First Goal Scorer Tips
- William Nylander: 7.3% probability
- John Tavares: 6.9% probability
- Tyler Bertuzzi: 6.3% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 5.2% probability
- Calle Jarnkrok: 3.5% probability
Bruins First Goal Scorer Tips
- David Pastrnak: 9.5% probability
- Jake DeBrusk: 6.1% probability
- Pavel Zacha: 4.8% probability
- Brad Marchand: 4.8% probability
- Morgan Geekie: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- William Nylander: 35.3% probability
- John Tavares: 31.7% probability
- Tyler Bertuzzi: 30.7% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 26.9% probability
- Calle Jarnkrok: 18.5% probability
Bruins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- David Pastrnak: 44.0% probability
- Jake DeBrusk: 28.8% probability
- Pavel Zacha: 26.2% probability
- Brad Marchand: 25.1% probability
- Trent Frederic: 18.2% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Toronto vs Boston game at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Bruins: Preview
The game between the Maple Leafs and Bruins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Friday 3 May 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEST
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Toronto vs Boston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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