Ducks vs Maple Leafs Prediction and NHL Tips - 4 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 4, 2024, 2:11AM | Published: Jan 3, 2024, 1:01PM

The Anaheim Ducks will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at Honda Center on Thursday, starting at 1:00pm AEDT.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Ducks vs Maple Leafs game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Ducks vs Maple Leafs

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Anaheim-Toronto NHL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 64% chance of defeating the Ducks at Honda Center.

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Ducks vs Maple Leafs: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Honda Center are listed below:

Head to Head: Ducks $2.92, Maple Leafs $1.50
Line: Ducks +1.5 ($1.80), Maple Leafs -1.5 ($2.19)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.76, Under $2.24

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 Ducks at $2.92 and the Maple Leafs at $1.50.

The Ducks are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Maple Leafs, with odds of $1.80 currently available at Betfair.

For the favourite Maple Leafs (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.19.

The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.76 and odds for the Under at $2.24.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.

The best site to place a bet on the Ducks vs Maple Leafs game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Ducks vs Maple Leafs: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Anaheim at $2.92 with Betfair (1.6% edge)
Line: Ducks +1.5 at $1.80 with Betfair (58% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.24 with Betfair (52% probability) 🔥

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Stats Insider's Ducks vs Maple Leafs predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Maple Leafs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Ducks to win is our recommended option due to the 1.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

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Ducks vs Maple Leafs: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Anaheim vs Toronto on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Ducks vs Maple Leafs: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Ducks vs Maple Leafs? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Toronto's Auston Matthews is the most likely player to score the first goal in Ducks vs Maple Leafs.

Matthews has a 12.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Maple Leafs star has a 54.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Ducks First Goal Scorer Tips

Adam Henrique: 5.6% probability
Frank Vatrano: 4.9% probability
Alex Killorn: 4.9% probability
Mason McTavish: 4.8% probability
Trevor Zegras: 3.9% probability

Maple Leafs First Goal Scorer Tips

Auston Matthews: 12.0% probability
William Nylander: 7.7% probability
Mitchell Marner: 6.4% probability
John Tavares: 5.3% probability
Tyler Bertuzzi: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Ducks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Adam Henrique: 31.7% probability
Frank Vatrano: 27.7% probability
Alex Killorn: 27.4% probability
Mason McTavish: 27.4% probability
Trevor Zegras: 24.2% probability

Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Auston Matthews: 54.6% probability
William Nylander: 39.5% probability
Mitchell Marner: 35.0% probability
John Tavares: 29.1% probability
Tyler Bertuzzi: 27.1% probability

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Anaheim vs Toronto game at Honda Center.

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Ducks vs Maple Leafs: Preview

The game between the Ducks and Maple Leafs at Honda Center is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm AEDT on Thursday.

Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Date: Thursday 4 January 2024
Time: 1:00pm AEDT
Venue: Honda Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Anaheim vs Toronto predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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