With third spot in the Atlantic Division all but locked down, the Leafs have their sights set on a new milestone - one they haven’t reached in 14 years. The Leafs can secure their first 100-point season since 2003-04 tonight with a win or an overtime loss against the Islanders.
Toronto also has eyes on a season sweep of the lottery-bound Islanders, having earned 5-0 and 4-3 victories in their previous two encounters.
Maple Leafs vs Islanders Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 30 Mar 2:33am | TOR | -1.5 +170 | O +6.5 -120 |
| Closing 30 Mar 11:48pm | TOR | -1.5 +150 | O +6.5 -130 |
New York was at one point the apple of bettors’ eyes – but they’ve suffered a monumental collapse over the second half of the season and are now playing out the string. The Islanders have dropped 10 of their previous 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents and are just 1-7 SU in their last eight outings at Barclays Center. Toronto is rolling with 14 wins in its last 19 games following a victory and is 5-2 its previous seven games against East foes.
It will come as no surprise that this game carries a total of 6.5; over bettors are no doubt familiar with these two teams. The Islanders have gone above the number six times in their previous eight games against the Atlantic Division and are 18-6 O/U in their last 24 on two days of rest. The Maple Leafs have gone over in five consecutive road games, and these teams are 9-2 O/U in their previous 11 head-to-head encounters in New York.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Maple Leafs are no strangers to high totals; since Feb. 10, they’ve been involved in 17 games with a number of six or higher. And it hasn’t kept Toronto from being a strong over option; it has gone 12-5 in those contests, including over conversions in four of its last five. The reason for this over barrage? Toronto has looked rather Islander-like this month, ranking third in goals scored in March (3.82) and 18th in goals against (3.09).
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
| Points |
69 |
| + / - |
25 |
| Shots |
248 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
38 |
| GAA |
2.14 |
| Points |
85 |
| + / - |
20 |
| Shots |
257 |
| Penalty Mins |
62 |
| Wins |
20 |
| GAA |
3.19 |
| Points |
9 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
27 |
| Penalty Mins |
19 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
3.76 |
| Points | |
| + / - | |
| Shots | Did not qualify |
| Penalty Mins | |
| Wins | |
| GAA |
New York Islanders
You have to wonder if oddsmakers considered bumping this total to seven, given how wide-open Islanders games have been for most of the season. New York comes into this one having posted the second-most overs in the NHL (46) despite not seeing a total below six since Dec. 27 against the Buffalo Sabres. The Islanders have also lost four of their previous six games as an underdog while surrendering six or more goals in three of those defeats.
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Islanders Team Leaders
| Points |
69 |
| + / - |
25 |
| Shots |
248 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
38 |
| GAA |
2.14 |
| Points |
85 |
| + / - |
20 |
| Shots |
257 |
| Penalty Mins |
62 |
| Wins |
20 |
| GAA |
3.19 |
| Points |
9 |
| + / - |
3 |
| Shots |
27 |
| Penalty Mins |
19 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
3.76 |
| Points | |
| + / - | |
| Shots | Did not qualify |
| Penalty Mins | |
| Wins | |
| GAA |
Injuries
Morgan Rielly (D)
Leo Komarov (C)
Nazem Kadri (C)
Travis Dermott (D)
Frederik Andersen (G)
Andreas Johnsson (LW)
Nikita Zaitsev (D)
Nikita Soshnikov (RW)
Auston Matthews (C)
Zach Hyman (C)
Dennis Seidenberg (D)
Johnny Boychuk (D)
Tanner Fritz (C)
Cal Clutterbuck (RW)
Jaroslav Halak (G)
Nick Leddy (D)
Casey Cizikas (C)
Jordan Eberle (RW)
Brock Nelson (LW)
Ross Johnston (LW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Morgan Rielly (D) | day-to-day | Face - 25 / 04 / 18 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Riley left Wednesday's game due to a facial injury and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Leo Komarov (C) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 14 / 04 / 18 | 3-3 | 3-2-1 | + - |
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Komarov is nursing a lower-body injury and it is uncertain if he will return against the Lightning in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round. |
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| Nazem Kadri (C) | Elig Sat | Suspension - 12 / 04 / 18 | 4-3 | 3-2-2 | + - |
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Kadri has been handed a three-game suspension for boarding an opponent and is eligible to return for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Bruins. |
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| Travis Dermott (D) | Prob Sat | Foot - 31 / 03 / 18 | 6-5 | 5-4-2 | + - |
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Dermott sat out the last game with a foot injury but is likely to return Saturday against the Canadiens. |
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| Frederik Andersen (G) | Prob Tues | Upper Body - 14 / 03 / 18 | 11-9 | 12-6-2 | + - |
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Andersen has been held out of the previous two games due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return on Tuesday against the Lightning. |
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| Andreas Johnsson (LW) | Ques Sat | Eye - 14 / 03 / 18 | 11-9 | 12-6-2 | + - |
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Johnsson was absent from the lineup during the last game with a laceration above his right eye and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Canadiens on Saturday. |
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| Nikita Zaitsev (D) | Prob Thurs | Flu - 10 / 03 / 18 | 11-10 | 13-6-2 | + - |
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Zaitsev sat out his fifth-consecutive game with the flu but is expected to return against the Predators on Thursday. |
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| Nikita Soshnikov (RW) | Prob Sun | Lower Body - 24 / 02 / 18 | 14-12 | 17-7-2 | + - |
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Soshnikov has a lower-body injury but is expected to play Sunday against the Predators. |
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| Auston Matthews (C) | Early March | Shoulder - 22 / 02 / 18 | 14-13 | 17-8-2 | + - |
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Matthews has been designated for the injured reserve list with a right shoulder injury and will likely need at least 10 days to recuperate. |
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| Zach Hyman (C) | Prob Sun | Head - 18 / 02 / 18 | 14-15 | 18-9-2 | + - |
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Hyman suffered a head injury during his last game but is likely to return for Sunday's game against the Red Wings. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Dennis Seidenberg (D) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 07 / 04 / 18 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Seidenberg is dealing with an undisclosed injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Red Wings on Saturday. |
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| Johnny Boychuk (D) | out for season | Undisclosed - 05 / 04 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Boychuk will miss the remainder of the season due to an unspecified injury. |
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| Tanner Fritz (C) | Ques Sat | Illness - 05 / 04 / 18 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Fritz sat out the previous game with an illness and it is unknown if he will suit up Saturday against the Red Wings. |
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| Cal Clutterbuck (RW) | Prob Tues | Undisclosed - 03 / 04 / 18 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Clutterbuck sustained an undisclosed injury last game but is expected to suit up for Tuesday's game against the Flyers. |
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| Jaroslav Halak (G) | Ques Tues | Illness - 30 / 03 / 18 | 4-1 | 4-1 | + - |
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Halak has missed the last two games with an illness and his status for Tuesday's matchup with the Flyers is uncertain. |
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| Nick Leddy (D) | Prob Fri | Undisclosed - 27 / 03 / 18 | 4-2 | 4-2 | + - |
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Leddy missed the last game due to an undefined injury but is likely to be available for Friday's contest against the Maple Leafs. |
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| Casey Cizikas (C) | out for season | Upper Body - 26 / 03 / 18 | 4-3 | 4-3 | + - |
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Cizikas has been held out of action due to an upper-body injury and is unlikely to return for the remainder of the season. |
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| Jordan Eberle (RW) | Ques Tues | Face - 19 / 03 / 18 | 6-4 | 6-4 | + - |
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Eberle suffered a facial injury in the previous game and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday against the Penguins. |
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| Brock Nelson (LW) | Prob Sun | Neck - 18 / 03 / 18 | 6-5 | 7-4 | + - |
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Nelson is dealing with a neck injury but is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Hurricanes. |
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| Ross Johnston (LW) | Ques Tues | Undisclosed - 18 / 03 / 18 | 6-5 | 7-4 | + - |
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Johnston is dealing with an unspecified injury and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday against the Penguins. |
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Maple Leafs vs. Islanders Prediction
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TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
5 -
NEW YORK ISLANDERS
3
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 30 Mar 2:33am TOR -1.5 +170 O +6.5 -120 Closing 30 Mar 11:48pm TOR -1.5 +150 O +6.5 -130 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points 69
+ / - 25
Shots 248
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 38
GAA 2.14
Points 85
+ / - 20
Shots 257
Penalty Mins 62
Wins 20
GAA 3.19
Points 9
+ / - 3
Shots 27
Penalty Mins 19
Wins 3
GAA 3.76
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Islanders Team Leaders
Points 69
+ / - 25
Shots 248
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 38
GAA 2.14
Points 85
+ / - 20
Shots 257
Penalty Mins 62
Wins 20
GAA 3.19
Points 9
+ / - 3
Shots 27
Penalty Mins 19
Wins 3
GAA 3.76
Points + / - Shots Did not qualify Penalty Mins Wins GAA -
Injuries
Morgan Rielly (D)
day-to-day Face - 25 / 04 / 18Leo Komarov (C)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 14 / 04 / 18Nazem Kadri (C)
Elig Sat Suspension - 12 / 04 / 18Travis Dermott (D)
Prob Sat Foot - 31 / 03 / 18Frederik Andersen (G)
Prob Tues Upper Body - 14 / 03 / 18Andreas Johnsson (LW)
Ques Sat Eye - 14 / 03 / 18Nikita Zaitsev (D)
Prob Thurs Flu - 10 / 03 / 18Nikita Soshnikov (RW)
Prob Sun Lower Body - 24 / 02 / 18Auston Matthews (C)
Early March Shoulder - 22 / 02 / 18Zach Hyman (C)
Prob Sun Head - 18 / 02 / 18Dennis Seidenberg (D)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 07 / 04 / 18Johnny Boychuk (D)
out for season Undisclosed - 05 / 04 / 18Tanner Fritz (C)
Ques Sat Illness - 05 / 04 / 18Cal Clutterbuck (RW)
Prob Tues Undisclosed - 03 / 04 / 18Jaroslav Halak (G)
Ques Tues Illness - 30 / 03 / 18Nick Leddy (D)
Prob Fri Undisclosed - 27 / 03 / 18Casey Cizikas (C)
out for season Upper Body - 26 / 03 / 18Jordan Eberle (RW)
Ques Tues Face - 19 / 03 / 18Brock Nelson (LW)
Prob Sun Neck - 18 / 03 / 18Ross Johnston (LW)
Ques Tues Undisclosed - 18 / 03 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Morgan Rielly (D) day-to-day Face - 25 / 04 / 18 1-0 0-1 + - Riley left Wednesday's game due to a facial injury and it is unknown if he will return.
Leo Komarov (C) Ques Sat Lower Body - 14 / 04 / 18 3-3 3-2-1 + - Komarov is nursing a lower-body injury and it is uncertain if he will return against the Lightning in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Second Round.
Nazem Kadri (C) Elig Sat Suspension - 12 / 04 / 18 4-3 3-2-2 + - Kadri has been handed a three-game suspension for boarding an opponent and is eligible to return for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Bruins.
Travis Dermott (D) Prob Sat Foot - 31 / 03 / 18 6-5 5-4-2 + - Dermott sat out the last game with a foot injury but is likely to return Saturday against the Canadiens.
Frederik Andersen (G) Prob Tues Upper Body - 14 / 03 / 18 11-9 12-6-2 + - Andersen has been held out of the previous two games due to an upper-body injury but is expected to return on Tuesday against the Lightning.
Andreas Johnsson (LW) Ques Sat Eye - 14 / 03 / 18 11-9 12-6-2 + - Johnsson was absent from the lineup during the last game with a laceration above his right eye and it is uncertain if he will suit up against the Canadiens on Saturday.
Nikita Zaitsev (D) Prob Thurs Flu - 10 / 03 / 18 11-10 13-6-2 + - Zaitsev sat out his fifth-consecutive game with the flu but is expected to return against the Predators on Thursday.
Nikita Soshnikov (RW) Prob Sun Lower Body - 24 / 02 / 18 14-12 17-7-2 + - Soshnikov has a lower-body injury but is expected to play Sunday against the Predators.
Auston Matthews (C) Early March Shoulder - 22 / 02 / 18 14-13 17-8-2 + - Matthews has been designated for the injured reserve list with a right shoulder injury and will likely need at least 10 days to recuperate.
Zach Hyman (C) Prob Sun Head - 18 / 02 / 18 14-15 18-9-2 + - Hyman suffered a head injury during his last game but is likely to return for Sunday's game against the Red Wings.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Dennis Seidenberg (D) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 07 / 04 / 18 0-1 0-1 + - Seidenberg is dealing with an undisclosed injury and it is unknown if he will suit up against the Red Wings on Saturday.
Johnny Boychuk (D) out for season Undisclosed - 05 / 04 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Boychuk will miss the remainder of the season due to an unspecified injury.
Tanner Fritz (C) Ques Sat Illness - 05 / 04 / 18 1-1 1-1 + - Fritz sat out the previous game with an illness and it is unknown if he will suit up Saturday against the Red Wings.
Cal Clutterbuck (RW) Prob Tues Undisclosed - 03 / 04 / 18 2-1 2-1 + - Clutterbuck sustained an undisclosed injury last game but is expected to suit up for Tuesday's game against the Flyers.
Jaroslav Halak (G) Ques Tues Illness - 30 / 03 / 18 4-1 4-1 + - Halak has missed the last two games with an illness and his status for Tuesday's matchup with the Flyers is uncertain.
Nick Leddy (D) Prob Fri Undisclosed - 27 / 03 / 18 4-2 4-2 + - Leddy missed the last game due to an undefined injury but is likely to be available for Friday's contest against the Maple Leafs.
Casey Cizikas (C) out for season Upper Body - 26 / 03 / 18 4-3 4-3 + - Cizikas has been held out of action due to an upper-body injury and is unlikely to return for the remainder of the season.
Jordan Eberle (RW) Ques Tues Face - 19 / 03 / 18 6-4 6-4 + - Eberle suffered a facial injury in the previous game and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday against the Penguins.
Brock Nelson (LW) Prob Sun Neck - 18 / 03 / 18 6-5 7-4 + - Nelson is dealing with a neck injury but is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Hurricanes.
Ross Johnston (LW) Ques Tues Undisclosed - 18 / 03 / 18 6-5 7-4 + - Johnston is dealing with an unspecified injury and it is unclear if he will play Tuesday against the Penguins.