NHL Blowout Crusher
(NHL) Vancouver vs. Toronto,
Total: 6.50 | -118.00 Over
Result: Win
ASA play on 8* OVER 6.5 Vancouver Canucks at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00 PM ET - Both these clubs are struggling badly on the penalty kill. Both power plays, particularly the Maple Leafs, have been strong to start this season. Some special teams goals are likely tonight and we also should see plenty of scoring in 5 on 5 action as well. Vancouver has struggled to stop anyone this season other than a bad Ottawa club. In their games other than the 3 against the Senators, the Canucks have allowed an average of 4.5 goals per game! Vancouver will absolutely have their hands full here trying to contain a potent Maple Leafs team that also enters this game off a loss which means added motivation for a strong performance here. Toronto should bounce back with a win here and has averaged nearly a full 4 goals per game in its 7 wins this season. The key to the value here is the total at 6.5 goals and the fact that the Leafs have allowed 3 goals in regulation time of each of the last 3 games. Vancouver is fired up after getting shellacked at Montreal in back to back games and the Canucks are very capable of scoring well - they just can't stop anyone is the problem! Looking at the Canucks last 9 games heading into this one, the average goals scored by Vancouver is a solid 4 goals a game. Per our computer math model, this one falls in the range of a 5-4, 4-3, or 5-3 type game. If you like goals, tune into the Scotiabank Arena tonight! Based on value and the situation, we like OVER here.