Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights Prediction and NHL Tips - 28 February 2024

Last updated: Feb 27, 2024, 8:21PM | Published: Feb 26, 2024, 11:32PM

The Toronto Maple Leafs will play the Vegas Golden Knights in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Toronto-Vegas NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Maple Leafs a 55% chance of beating the Golden Knights at Scotiabank Arena.

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Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Scotiabank Arena are listed here:

Head to Head: Maple Leafs $1.66, Golden Knights $2.46
Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 ($2.68), Golden Knights +1.5 ($1.56)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.10, Under $1.85

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 $1.66 and the Golden Knights at $2.46.

The Maple Leafs are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Golden Knights, with odds of $2.68 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Golden Knights (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.56.

The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.10 and odds for the Under at $1.85.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 56% chance of staying Under.

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

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Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights: Best Bets

Head to Head: Vegas at $2.46 with Betfair (4.3% edge) 🔥
Line: Golden Knights +1.5 at $1.56 with Betfair (64% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.85 with Betfair (56% probability)

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Our Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.

While the Maple Leafs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Golden Knights to win is our preferred option due to the 4.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

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Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Toronto vs Vegas on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.

Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights? The latest data is in.

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

Matthews has a 10.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star has a 45.1% 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

Auston Matthews: 10.4% probability
William Nylander: 6.4% probability
Mitchell Marner: 4.8% probability
John Tavares: 4.7% probability
Bobby McMann: 4.1% probability

Golden Knights First Goal Scorer Tips

Jonathan Marchessault: 7.7% probability
Michael Amadio: 4.8% probability
Ivan Barbashev: 4.1% probability
Sheldon Rempal: 3.9% probability
William Karlsson: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Auston Matthews: 45.1% probability
William Nylander: 32.6% probability
Mitchell Marner: 26.1% probability
John Tavares: 24.7% probability
Bobby McMann: 23.7% probability

Golden Knights Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Jonathan Marchessault: 39.2% probability
Michael Amadio: 25.4% probability
Ivan Barbashev: 22.2% probability
Nicolas Roy: 22.0% probability
Sheldon Rempal: 21.9% probability

Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Toronto vs Vegas game at Scotiabank Arena.

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Maple Leafs vs Golden Knights: Preview

The match-up between the Maple Leafs and Golden Knights at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Wednesday.

Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vegas Golden Knights
Date: Wednesday 28 February 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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

Our Toronto vs Vegas predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced 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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