Maple Leafs vs. Penguins Prediction & Odds: Best Picks and NHL Player Props

The Pittsburgh Penguins are reeling, winning just one of their last six games entering this home affair against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

That's about as bad of a matchup as Pittsburgh could have asked for, as the Maple Leafs are red-hot ahead of this game 1 p.m ET (TNT) from PPG Paints Arena.

Toronto is 7-1-0 since Feb. 1, while the Pens are 2-5-1 in their last eight games. Our Maple Leafs vs. Penguins prediction doesn't see the status quo changing as we expect another Toronto road victory. 

Maple Leafs vs. Penguins predictions, expert picks & best bets today

Here are my best Maple Leafs vs. Penguins predictions, expert picks, and best bets tonight with my pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale. Be sure to check out the rest of our NHL picks along with our guide on how to bet on the NHL.

• 🚨 Game pick: Maple Leafs 3-way ML (-130 via FanDuel) vs. Penguins ⭐⭐⭐⭐
• 🚨 My best player prop pick: Auston Matthews anytime goal (-105 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐

My best Maple Leafs vs. Penguins pick & score prediction

I'm predicting the Maple Leafs will beat the Penguins in regulation with a total of six goals or fewer. 

🏒 Maple Leafs 3-way ML ⭐⭐⭐⭐

There's no escaping the fact that the Penguins are fighting a losing battle. Expect general manager Kyle Dubas to make changes before the March 7 trade deadline. They've lost five of their last six games and have the seventh-worst points percentage on home ice (.516). 

As if their current free fall isn't bad enough, the Pens face the Maple Leafs, who are a perfect 4-0-0 since the 4 Nations break, in the second game of a back-to-back set. The Pens lost 3-2 to Boston on Saturday, extending their losing streak at PPG Paints Arena to five games.

Sunday's game is the Pens' sixth in nine days. That's a grueling schedule for any team, let alone one desperately struggling at both ends of the rink.

Saturday's loss to the Boston Bruins represented the 12th time in the last 13 games they have failed to score four goals. Goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic finally had a decent game in goal, but the Pens were undone by an inability to solve Joonas Korpisalo. 

The Maple Leafs, among the Stanley Cup odds favorites, have shown resilience and an ability to win in various ways since the NHL schedule recommenced. The Buds were dominated territorially against the New York Rangers, outshot 35-17. They also lost the expected goals battle. Fortunately for the Leafs, Anthony Stolarz was at his unerring best, coming up with timely save after timely save.

Preceeding Friday's game, the Buds scored at least five in their previous three games. The last time it visited PPG Paints Arena, Toronto endured a woeful performance, losing 5-2. I expect Craig Berube's side to be dialed in against a fatigued and fed-up Pens team. 

Best odds: -130 via FanDuel (bet $10 to win $7.69)

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🎯 Final score prediction: Maple Leafs 4, Penguins 1

The Pens have scored more than three goals in one of their last 13 games, while the Maple Leafs have won six of their last seven on the road. Also, Sunday marks the Pens' sixth game in nine days, so I'm predicting the Maple Leafs will win 4-1. 

Correct score odds: +1500 via FanDuel (bet $10 to win $150)

Best Maple Leafs vs. Penguins player prop bet

Here is my best Maple Leafs vs. Penguins player prop bet tonight. You can also check out our NEW NHL player prop odds tool for the latest NHL odds on any market across legal sportsbooks in your region.  

💰 Auston Matthews anytime goal ⭐⭐⭐

Statistically and based on current form, the odds for Matthews to score against the Pens shouldn't be so short. He has one goal in his previous 10 games and none in the last three. He fired his only goal in that stint into an empty net. However, like our best sportsbooks, I have a feeling a goal is not far off.

On multiple occasions, Matthews almost scored against the Rangers and looked threatening for extended periods. He's facing a forlorn, tired Penguins team whose netminders have struggled recently. I'm betting he'll score Sunday or Monday against the San Jose Sharks, possibly in both. 

The shorter odds make this a three-star play. 

Best odds: -105 via bet365 (bet $10 to win $9.52)

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📊 Maple Leafs vs. Penguins odds

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📺 How to watch Maple Leafs vs. Penguins today

📅 Date: Saturday, March 2
🕗 Time: 1 p.m. ET
📍 Location: PPG Paints Arena (Pittsburgh)
📺 TV: TNT
💻 Streaming: Fubo, Sportsnet+

❓ Maple Leafs vs. Penguins FAQs

Who is favored to win Maple Leafs vs. Penguins?

The visiting Maple Leafs are -192 favorites, while the Penguins are the +158 underdogs. 

What are the odds for Maple Leafs vs. Penguins?

The total is set at 6.5 goals, with the Under at -128 and the Over +104. 

What time is Maple Leafs vs. Penguins today?

Today's Maple Leafs vs. Penguins game at PPG Paints Arena starts at 1 p.m. ET on TNT. 

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