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Pittsburgh (8-3-2) at Toronto (6-5-1)
- When: Nov 3 2025, 7:30 PM
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON, CAN
- TV: Prime Video
Pittsburgh vs Toronto NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Toronto -160
Spread: Toronto -1.5 (+147)
Total: 6.5
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Outlook
The Maple Leafs are back at home after a successful two-game road split, capped by a 5-2 win in Philadelphia that gave top prospect Easton Cowan his first NHL goal. Toronto now begins a four-game homestand, continuing a schedule loaded with early home ice, 12 of their first 16 contests in front of their fans.
Even without William Nylander, who remains sidelined with a lower-body injury, Toronto’s top line hasn’t skipped a beat. Nicholas Robertson has seized the moment alongside Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, posting five points in his last four games, including back-to-back multi-point efforts. His relentless hustle has impressed coach Craig Berube, who praised Robertson’s two-way game and energy.
Defensively, the Leafs caught a scare when Chris Tanev was stretchered off the ice after colliding with Matvei Michkov, though he’s since been released from hospital care and could return soon. With goaltending still inconsistent, Toronto’s best bet has been to push the pace, they’ve scored four or more in six of their last eight games at home. Expect them to continue leaning on their offensive depth while trying to clean up defensive lapses late in games.
Prediction for Toronto: The Maple Leafs’ firepower at home should be too much for Pittsburgh’s road-weary legs.
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Outlook
The Penguins’ eight-game point streak came to an end in a 5-2 loss to Winnipeg on Saturday, a game where early mistakes buried them before they could settle in. They wrap up a four-game road trip Monday in Toronto, a tough finale considering their defensive breakdowns against the Jets.
Sidney Crosby continues to be the heartbeat of the offense, scoring his 11th goal of the season last game, but he’s getting little help from a blue line that’s been giving up too much space. Coach Dan Muse wasn’t pleased with his team’s transition defense, noting the “odd-man rushes” that have plagued Pittsburgh in recent matchups.
Still, the Penguins remain dangerous offensively, averaging over three goals per game during their streak. If they can limit turnovers in the neutral zone, they’re capable of hanging with the Leafs’ fast attack though their penalty kill will have its hands full with Toronto’s potent power play.
Prediction for Pittsburgh: A strong first period is critical, but sustained defensive leaks could cost them again.
NHL Prediction & Betting Angle
Expect the Maple Leafs’ offensive rhythm to carry them to another home victory, while the Penguins’ defensive lapses keep haunting them.
Score Prediction: Toronto 4, Pittsburgh 2
Pick: Toronto -1.5 (+147)
Total: Under 6.5 (-110)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
