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Bruins vs. Maple Leafs prediction: Why Toronto is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [11/8/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Boston Bruins vs Toronto Maple Leafs predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Toronto Maple Leafs will square off with the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Maple Leafs as the most likely winner of the Bruins vs. Maple Leafs game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Bruins and Maple Leafs 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 61% chance of beating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bruins | Maple Leafs |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-155) | -1.5 (+140) |
| Moneyline | +160 | -188 |
| Total | o6 (-118) | u6 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Bruins +1.5 | -155 |
| Moneyline | Bruins | +160 |
| Total | Under 6 | -102 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Bruins to win.
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs player props
Who will score a goal in Bruins vs. Maple Leafs?
According to our model, Auston Matthews is most likely to score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Maple Leafs.
Our projections give Matthews a 46.3% chance of scoring a goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the star is a 10.0% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 45.3% |
| Morgan Geekie | 35.1% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 25.2% |
| Pavel Zacha | 22.6% |
| Casey Mittelstadt | 17.4% |
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 46.3% |
| William Nylander | 37.4% |
| John Tavares | 35.1% |
| Matthew Knies | 31.4% |
| Bobby McMann | 21.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 9.4% |
| Morgan Geekie | 6.6% |
| Pavel Zacha | 4.5% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 4.2% |
| Fraser Minten | 2.9% |
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 10.0% |
| William Nylander | 7.4% |
| John Tavares | 6.6% |
| Matthew Knies | 6.1% |
| Bobby McMann | 3.6% |
Bruins vs. Maple Leafs game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's game between the Maple Leafs and Bruins at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Maple Leafs, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Saturday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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