Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/28/2024]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals will meet in the NHL at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

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Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Capitals and Maple Leafs 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Maple Leafs a 61% chance of defeating the Capitals.

According to our model, the Capitals (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going under.

Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Capitals	Maple Leafs
Puck Line	+1.5 (-155)	-1.5 (+145)
Moneyline	+154	-172
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Picks

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Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Capitals vs. Maple Leafs?

According to our model, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Capitals vs. Maple Leafs.

Our projections give Matthews a 12.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 50.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	6.0%
T.J. Oshie	4.8%
Connor McMichael	4.6%
Hendrix Lapierre	4.2%
Max Pacioretty	4.1%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	12.3%
William Nylander	7.7%
Bobby McMann	6.6%
Tyler Bertuzzi	6.4%
John Tavares	5.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Washington Capitals

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Ovechkin	29.0%
Connor McMichael	25.9%
T.J. Oshie	24.6%
Hendrix Lapierre	22.7%
Max Pacioretty	21.6%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	50.3%
William Nylander	39.1%
Bobby McMann	32.1%
Tyler Bertuzzi	31.3%
John Tavares	30.7%

Caps vs. Maple Leafs Game Information

Thursday's game between the Maple Leafs and Capitals at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Thursday March 28, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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