As the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion, the Lightning has paid an enormous tax. To win a Stanley Cup, a team must expend a maximum amount of energy. Further, a championship run takes four rounds of grueling games. Going through that wears down a team. Doing it twice adds to the toll on the NHL betting odds. Additionally, Lightning has had to part ways with several key role players. The NHL salary cap can be merciless in that regard. Overall, the Lighting remains a quality playoff team. But a third consecutive championship is less likely.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, April 21, 2022, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Amile Arena, Tampa, Florida |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Leafs | +1½ (-240) | 7 (+110) | EV |  |
| Lightning | -1½ (+200) | 7 (-130) | -120 | |
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Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, there will be a split on the sports betting activity. Toronto is the most popular team on the board. Additionally, the Maple Leafs are playing their best hockey of the season. Toronto is in 2nd place in the Atlantic Division, six points ahead of the Lighting. Sharps see this game as an opportunity to get the best possible price on the Maple Leafs.
However, Lightning has considerable credibility with the betting public as well. Plenty of gamblers loves home ice with a team that has earned 100 points this season. Two Stanley Cup titles earn public trust like nothing else.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Overview
Toronto is 50-20-6 straight up and 43-287 over/under. The Maple Leafs rank 3rd for goal scoring, and 1st for power-play efficiency. While defensively, the Maple Leafs rank 19th for goals against and 7th for penalty killing
Lightning Team Overview
Tampa Bay is 46-21-8 straight up and 38-35 over/under. Tampa Bay ranks 9th for goal scoring and 16th for power-play efficiency. While defensively, the Lightning ranks 8th for goals against and 11th for penalty killing
Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Trends
- On the road, the Maple Leafs are 10-2 against the spread
- As an underdog, Toronto is 6-5 vs. the line
- In Eastern Conference games, the Maple Leafs are 15-3 on the board
- On the road, Toronto is 8-2-1 over the total
- As an underdog, Toronto is 5-1 over the total
- In Eastern Conference games, the Maple Leafs are 6-2-1 over the number
- At home, Tampa Bay is 9-5 against the spread
- As a favorite, Tampa Bay is 3-5 vs. the line
- In Eastern Conference games, the Lightning are 5-8 on the board
- At home, the Lightning are 9-5 over the total
- As a favorite, the Lightning are 7-3 vs. the number
- In Eastern Conference games, the Lightning are 4-2 over the total
- In this series, Toronto is 4-1 against Tampa Bay vs. the spread
- The Maple Leafs at Lightning are 4-2 over the total
- At Tampa Bay, the Maple Leafs are 3-1 against the Lightning
- Also, this series is 4-2 over the total at Tampa Bay
Toronto Maple Leafs at Tampa Bay Lightning At SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Maple Leafs have had the edge in this NHL betting series. Tampa Bay is struggling down the stretch and will be overpriced.
Maple Leafs at Lightning SBG Best Bet: Toronto Maple Leafs.