Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning Pick – 4/9/2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. This game is crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning in the Atlantic Division.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Game Preview

The Maple Leafs enter this contest with a record of 47-26-4, while the Lightning stand at 45-26-6. Both teams have demonstrated strong performances throughout the season, making this matchup highly anticipated, as either one of these teams could end the regular season at the top of the Atlantic.

So far this season, Mitch Marner has led the Maple Leafs with 94 points, including an impressive 70 assists. William Nylander leads the Leafs with 44 goals. On the other side, Tampa Bay's offense is spearheaded by center Brayden Point, who has recorded 31 goals and 27 assists, accumulating 58 points. Right winger Nikita Kucherov has been instrumental as well, leading the team with 82 points (25 goals, 57 assists).

Betting Insights

As of the latest available data, the Lightning are favorites with a moneyline of -175, while the Maple Leafs are at +140. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.

Key betting trends to consider:

• In their past 10 matchups, the Lightning are 6-3-1.
• Toronto has a 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction

Considering the current form and statistical analysis, this game is expected to be closely contested. Given the Lightning's strong home performance and the Maple Leafs playing for the second night in a row, the edge might lean slightly towards Tampa Bay.

Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning to win in a high-scoring game, with the total goals likely exceeding 5.5.

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