It’s become obvious that without Matthews in the lineup; the Toronto Maple Leafs rely on Frederik Anderson the most.
Yes, another game without Auston Matthews. That’s not really the story of this game, however. What definitely caught most people off guard though was the performance the Sharks put out on Tuesday night. They posted five goals and beat Nashville 5-4 and have now won four of their last six.
Maple Leafs vs Sharks Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 14 Nov 7:02pm | TOR | -1.5 +195 | O +5.5 -189 |
| Closing 16 Nov 3:02am | TOR | -1.5 +185 | U +6 -120 |
The score really doesn’t tell the story. San Jose was all over the Preds early and they’ll have to follow the same strategy in this one too. The Leafs have done a great job of hitting the scoreboard early and often as shows with their league second best 63 goals for this season.
With that said, they’ve been a little unpredictable as of late. They beat the Kings last game 5-1, lost to Boston on the Saturday 5-1, but beat New Jersey the night before that 6-1. They’ve become so sporadic that San Jose enters this game favored by -130 straight up.
While the Leafs 7-1 road record is impressive, the Sharks 4-0 ATS in their last four on home ice and are 7-2 ATS following a game with five or more goals for.
Toronto Maple Leafs
It’s become obvious without Matthews in the lineup; the team relies on Frederik Anderson the most. How he plays determines everything. Sure, you could say that about any goalie, but there is a major difference in play when Anderson is heavily tested. He is currently fifth in the league in GAA at 2.02 and is 6-2 when facing 30 shots or more.
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
| Points |
94 |
| + / - |
30 |
| Shots |
286 |
| Penalty Mins |
65 |
| Wins |
36 |
| GAA |
2.64 |
| Points |
83 |
| + / - |
19 |
| Shots |
300 |
| Penalty Mins |
153 |
| Wins |
36 |
| GAA |
2.94 |
| Points |
6 |
| + / - |
5 |
| Shots |
32 |
| Penalty Mins |
19 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
| Points |
20 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
67 |
| Penalty Mins |
61 |
| Wins |
10 |
| GAA |
3.02 |
San Jose Sharks
That Anderson stat could be a blessing or a curse for the Sharks. San Jose controlled the puck for 72 percent of the first period last game and posted 18 shots in the opening frame as well. In a game that saw Joe Thornton bury his 400th career goal, the Sharks improved their home record to an impressive 6-2. They also climbed into first place in the Pacific at 10-6-3 ahead of Vancouver.
To win this game, they’ll need to keep up their relentless attack, but also play a very sound game positionally. The Leafs are a team that has shown more than enough capability of capitalizing on the breakout. There’s a reason San Jose has the best goal differential in their division though. They’ll need to hold off on their risky pinches to come away victorious on Thursday night.
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Sharks Team Leaders
| Points |
94 |
| + / - |
30 |
| Shots |
286 |
| Penalty Mins |
65 |
| Wins |
36 |
| GAA |
2.64 |
| Points |
83 |
| + / - |
19 |
| Shots |
300 |
| Penalty Mins |
153 |
| Wins |
36 |
| GAA |
2.94 |
| Points |
6 |
| + / - |
5 |
| Shots |
32 |
| Penalty Mins |
19 |
| Wins |
3 |
| GAA |
2.75 |
| Points |
20 |
| + / - |
6 |
| Shots |
67 |
| Penalty Mins |
61 |
| Wins |
10 |
| GAA |
3.02 |
Injuries
Zach Hyman (LW)
Nazem Kadri (C)
Nazem Kadri (C)
Michael Hutchinson (G)
Nazem Kadri (C)
Frederik Andersen (G)
Jake Muzzin (D)
Andreas Johnsson (LW)
Jake Muzzin (D)
Frederik Andersen (G)
Tomas Hertl (C)
Logan Couture (C)
Melker Karlsson (C)
Joonas Donskoi (RW)
Logan Couture (C)
Joe Thornton (C)
Micheal Haley (C)
Marc-Edouard Vlasic (D)
Joonas Donskoi (RW)
Timo Meier (RW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Zach Hyman (LW) | Prob Fri | Leg - 18 / 04 / 19 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Hyman is nursing a leg injury but is likely to suit up against the Bruins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Nazem Kadri (C) | Out indefinitely | Suspension - 14 / 04 / 19 | 1-4 | 2-3 | + - |
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Kadri has been issued a suspension for the remainder of the Eastern Conference first round due to cross-checking an opponent. |
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| Nazem Kadri (C) | day-to-day | Knee - 13 / 04 / 19 | 2-4 | 2-4 | + - |
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Kadri left Saturday's game with an apparent knee injury and his return is questionable. |
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| Michael Hutchinson (G) | Prob Mon | Personal - 10 / 04 / 19 | 3-4 | 3-4 | + - |
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Hutchinson was away from the team due to the birth of his child. He is likely to be available for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins. |
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| Nazem Kadri (C) | Out Sat | Undisclosed - 04 / 04 / 19 | 3-6 | 3-6 | + - |
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Kadri missed the last game due to an unspecified ailment and will not play Saturday against the Canadiens. |
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| Frederik Andersen (G) | Doub Tues | Rest - 02 / 04 / 19 | 3-7 | 3-7 | + - |
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Andersen is unlikely to take part in Tuesday's matchup against the Hurricanes as he is to be rested. |
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| Jake Muzzin (D) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 02 / 04 / 19 | 3-7 | 3-7 | + - |
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Muzzin has sat out the last three games of the regular season with an illness but is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins. |
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| Andreas Johnsson (LW) | Prob Thurs | Illness - 01 / 04 / 19 | 3-8 | 3-8 | + - |
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Johnsson missed the past two games due to an illness but is projected to play against the Lightning on Thursday. |
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| Jake Muzzin (D) | Prob Mon | Illness - 01 / 04 / 19 | 3-8 | 3-8 | + - |
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Muzzin is dealing with an illness but is expected to face the Islanders on Monday. |
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| Frederik Andersen (G) | Doub Wed | Rest - 20 / 03 / 19 | 5-11 | 5-11 | + - |
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Andersen is unlikely to perform in Wednesday's game against the Sabres as he is to be rested. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Tomas Hertl (C) | Ques Thurs | Upper Body - 19 / 05 / 19 | 1-1 | 0-2 | + - |
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Hertl is battling an upper-body injury and it is unclear if he will face the Blues in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. |
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| Logan Couture (C) | day-to-day | Undisclosed - 30 / 04 / 19 | 5-6 | 5-5-1 | + - |
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Couture left Tuesday's game due to an unspecified injury and it is unclear if he will return. |
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| Melker Karlsson (C) | Prob Fri | Undisclosed - 25 / 04 / 19 | 6-7 | 7-5-1 | + - |
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Karlsson is dealing with an unspecified ailment but is likely to lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference second round versus the Avalanche. |
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| Joonas Donskoi (RW) | Ques Sat | Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 19 | 7-7 | 7-6-1 | + - |
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Donskoi is battling an upper-body injury and it is unclear if he will suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference second round versus the Avalanche. |
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| Logan Couture (C) | Prob Sun | Teeth - 19 / 04 / 19 | 8-8 | 8-7-1 | + - |
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Couture lost some teeth after taking a stick to the mouth last game but is expected to play in Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Golden Knights. |
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| Joe Thornton (C) | Elig Thurs | Suspension - 15 / 04 / 19 | 8-10 | 10-7-1 | + - |
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Thornton has been handed a one-game suspension for a hit to the head of an opponent. He is expected to be reinstated in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round against the Golden Knights. |
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| Micheal Haley (C) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 15 / 04 / 19 | 8-10 | 10-7-1 | + - |
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Haley has an ankle injury and it is undetermined if he will take part in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round versus the Avalanche. |
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| Marc-Edouard Vlasic (D) | Prob Thurs | Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 19 | 9-10 | 11-7-1 | + - |
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Vlasic is dealing with a lower-body injury but it is likely he will play in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round against the Golden Knights. |
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| Joonas Donskoi (RW) | Ques Sat | Undisclosed - 05 / 04 / 19 | 10-12 | 12-9-1 | + - |
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Donskoi is dealing with an undisclosed issue and his status for Saturday's matchup against the Avalanche is hazy. |
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| Timo Meier (RW) | Prob Wed | Wrist - 05 / 04 / 19 | 10-12 | 12-9-1 | + - |
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Meier missed the last game of the regular season due to a left wrist injury but it is unlikely to impede his status against the Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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Maple Leafs vs. Sharks Prediction
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TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
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SAN JOSE SHARKS
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Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 14 Nov 7:02pm TOR -1.5 +195 O +5.5 -189 Closing 16 Nov 3:02am TOR -1.5 +185 U +6 -120 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points 94
+ / - 30
Shots 286
Penalty Mins 65
Wins 36
GAA 2.64
Points 83
+ / - 19
Shots 300
Penalty Mins 153
Wins 36
GAA 2.94
Points 6
+ / - 5
Shots 32
Penalty Mins 19
Wins 3
GAA 2.75
Points 20
+ / - 6
Shots 67
Penalty Mins 61
Wins 10
GAA 3.02
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Sharks Team Leaders
Points 94
+ / - 30
Shots 286
Penalty Mins 65
Wins 36
GAA 2.64
Points 83
+ / - 19
Shots 300
Penalty Mins 153
Wins 36
GAA 2.94
Points 6
+ / - 5
Shots 32
Penalty Mins 19
Wins 3
GAA 2.75
Points 20
+ / - 6
Shots 67
Penalty Mins 61
Wins 10
GAA 3.02
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Injuries
Zach Hyman (LW)
Prob Fri Leg - 18 / 04 / 19Nazem Kadri (C)
Out indefinitely Suspension - 14 / 04 / 19Nazem Kadri (C)
day-to-day Knee - 13 / 04 / 19Michael Hutchinson (G)
Prob Mon Personal - 10 / 04 / 19Nazem Kadri (C)
Out Sat Undisclosed - 04 / 04 / 19Frederik Andersen (G)
Doub Tues Rest - 02 / 04 / 19Jake Muzzin (D)
Prob Thurs Illness - 02 / 04 / 19Andreas Johnsson (LW)
Prob Thurs Illness - 01 / 04 / 19Jake Muzzin (D)
Prob Mon Illness - 01 / 04 / 19Frederik Andersen (G)
Doub Wed Rest - 20 / 03 / 19Tomas Hertl (C)
Ques Thurs Upper Body - 19 / 05 / 19Logan Couture (C)
day-to-day Undisclosed - 30 / 04 / 19Melker Karlsson (C)
Prob Fri Undisclosed - 25 / 04 / 19Joonas Donskoi (RW)
Ques Sat Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 19Logan Couture (C)
Prob Sun Teeth - 19 / 04 / 19Joe Thornton (C)
Elig Thurs Suspension - 15 / 04 / 19Micheal Haley (C)
Ques Sun Ankle - 15 / 04 / 19Marc-Edouard Vlasic (D)
Prob Thurs Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 19Joonas Donskoi (RW)
Ques Sat Undisclosed - 05 / 04 / 19Timo Meier (RW)
Prob Wed Wrist - 05 / 04 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Zach Hyman (LW) Prob Fri Leg - 18 / 04 / 19 1-2 2-1 + - Hyman is nursing a leg injury but is likely to suit up against the Bruins in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Nazem Kadri (C) Out indefinitely Suspension - 14 / 04 / 19 1-4 2-3 + - Kadri has been issued a suspension for the remainder of the Eastern Conference first round due to cross-checking an opponent.
Nazem Kadri (C) day-to-day Knee - 13 / 04 / 19 2-4 2-4 + - Kadri left Saturday's game with an apparent knee injury and his return is questionable.
Michael Hutchinson (G) Prob Mon Personal - 10 / 04 / 19 3-4 3-4 + - Hutchinson was away from the team due to the birth of his child. He is likely to be available for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins.
Nazem Kadri (C) Out Sat Undisclosed - 04 / 04 / 19 3-6 3-6 + - Kadri missed the last game due to an unspecified ailment and will not play Saturday against the Canadiens.
Frederik Andersen (G) Doub Tues Rest - 02 / 04 / 19 3-7 3-7 + - Andersen is unlikely to take part in Tuesday's matchup against the Hurricanes as he is to be rested.
Jake Muzzin (D) Prob Thurs Illness - 02 / 04 / 19 3-7 3-7 + - Muzzin has sat out the last three games of the regular season with an illness but is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first round against the Bruins.
Andreas Johnsson (LW) Prob Thurs Illness - 01 / 04 / 19 3-8 3-8 + - Johnsson missed the past two games due to an illness but is projected to play against the Lightning on Thursday.
Jake Muzzin (D) Prob Mon Illness - 01 / 04 / 19 3-8 3-8 + - Muzzin is dealing with an illness but is expected to face the Islanders on Monday.
Frederik Andersen (G) Doub Wed Rest - 20 / 03 / 19 5-11 5-11 + - Andersen is unlikely to perform in Wednesday's game against the Sabres as he is to be rested.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tomas Hertl (C) Ques Thurs Upper Body - 19 / 05 / 19 1-1 0-2 + - Hertl is battling an upper-body injury and it is unclear if he will face the Blues in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
Logan Couture (C) day-to-day Undisclosed - 30 / 04 / 19 5-6 5-5-1 + - Couture left Tuesday's game due to an unspecified injury and it is unclear if he will return.
Melker Karlsson (C) Prob Fri Undisclosed - 25 / 04 / 19 6-7 7-5-1 + - Karlsson is dealing with an unspecified ailment but is likely to lace up for Game 1 of the Western Conference second round versus the Avalanche.
Joonas Donskoi (RW) Ques Sat Upper Body - 24 / 04 / 19 7-7 7-6-1 + - Donskoi is battling an upper-body injury and it is unclear if he will suit up for Game 5 of the Western Conference second round versus the Avalanche.
Logan Couture (C) Prob Sun Teeth - 19 / 04 / 19 8-8 8-7-1 + - Couture lost some teeth after taking a stick to the mouth last game but is expected to play in Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Golden Knights.
Joe Thornton (C) Elig Thurs Suspension - 15 / 04 / 19 8-10 10-7-1 + - Thornton has been handed a one-game suspension for a hit to the head of an opponent. He is expected to be reinstated in time for Game 4 of the Western Conference first round against the Golden Knights.
Micheal Haley (C) Ques Sun Ankle - 15 / 04 / 19 8-10 10-7-1 + - Haley has an ankle injury and it is undetermined if he will take part in Game 2 of the Western Conference second round versus the Avalanche.
Marc-Edouard Vlasic (D) Prob Thurs Lower Body - 13 / 04 / 19 9-10 11-7-1 + - Vlasic is dealing with a lower-body injury but it is likely he will play in Game 5 of the Western Conference first round against the Golden Knights.
Joonas Donskoi (RW) Ques Sat Undisclosed - 05 / 04 / 19 10-12 12-9-1 + - Donskoi is dealing with an undisclosed issue and his status for Saturday's matchup against the Avalanche is hazy.
Timo Meier (RW) Prob Wed Wrist - 05 / 04 / 19 10-12 12-9-1 + - Meier missed the last game of the regular season due to a left wrist injury but it is unlikely to impede his status against the Golden Knights in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.