Tuesday’s NHL slate is full of excitement, featuring nine high-stakes matchups that promise fast-paced action, dramatic finishes, and plenty of highlight-reel moments.
One of the most intriguing games of the night is the rivalry between the Boston Bruins and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The teams faced off over the weekend, with the Bruins upsetting the Maple Leafs to secure their fifth consecutive win. Toronto will look to bounce back after winning five of their previous six games before Saturday’s loss.
For those following our betting challenge, we start with a modest $10 bankroll and aim to grow it through strategic, data-driven wagers. In past runs, we have successfully turned profits into triple-digit totals. Tonight, our focus is on the Bruins-Leafs matchup, offering a prime opportunity to continue building.
Our bankroll had climbed to $264.60 before a setback in last Tuesday’s Golden Knights–Red Wings game. However, we’re ready to get back on track after building our current bankroll to $18.80 following the Blue Jackets’ cover against the Oilers on Monday.
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Are The Boston Bruins For Real?
Boston’s impressive win streak ignites debate. Can Pastrnak and Geekie lead this resurgent team past last year’s playoff disappointment?
Pick: Bruins +2.5 & Over 5.5 Goals (+115)
The Maple Leafs have struggled with both of their goaltenders unavailable, particularly with Joseph Woll away from the team. Woll returned to the ice for a conditioning stint on Sunday, but he is unlikely to play anytime soon.
This means Toronto will once again rely on Anthony Stolarz. The 31-year-old goaltender has carried a heavy load early in the season without Woll, starting 12 games and posting a 6-5-1 record with a 3.35 goals-against average.
In the past, having Woll as a backup allowed the Leafs to rotate goalies if one got cold. However, backups Cayden Primeau and Dennis Hildeby have struggled, giving up a combined 19 goals in just five starts. Stolarz has been forced to carry the bulk of the workload, which benefits the Bruins. That was clear in Saturday’s matchup when Boston scored four goals on 19 shots, forcing Stolarz out of the game in favor of Hildeby.
Games between the Bruins and Leafs have been high-scoring in recent years with four of their last five meetings totaling seven or more goals. The trend is likely to continue as Toronto ranks third-worst in goals allowed with 60 in 16 games, while Boston ranks eighth with 56 goals allowed in 17 games.
Both teams also have potent offenses with Auston Matthews and William Nylander helping Toronto to the third-best scoring unit in the league with 59 goals, while Boston also ranks in the top seven with 56 goals, led by stars David Pastrnak and the red-hot Morgan Geekie.
Many expect a Maple Leafs bounce-back, but the smarter play is to back the Bruins, who have won six games in a row and seven of their last ten home matchups against Toronto.
A wager on the Bruins and the over at +115 odds with an $18.80 bankroll would return a profit of $21.62, for a total payout of $40.42. With a strong NHL slate scheduled for Wednesday, this is an ideal opportunity to build momentum and grow the bankroll.
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