Avalanche vs Maple Leafs Prediction & Odds for Wednesday (March 15)

March 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner (16) reacts to an official call during the second period against the Buffalo Sabers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

• Stanley Cup contenders collide as the Avalanche visit the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, March 15
• In their last 3 head-to-head meetings, these teams combined averaged 9.3 goals per game
• Avalanche vs Maple odds can be viewed below, plus our best bet and prediction for this competition

For the second time in less than a week, the Maple Leafs are hosting a Western Conference finalist from last season. On Saturday, the Leafs defeated the Oilers 7-4 in an entertaining comeback win at Scotiabank Arena.

This time they’re fighting against defending Stanley Cup champions Colorado Avalanche, who come into this clash after defeating the Montreal Canadiens 8-4 on Monday. Some of the game’s best Superstars will be featured on Wednesday, March 15, with the preview scheduled for 7:00pm ET.

You can watch this show on TNT in the United States and Sportsnet in Canada. Below we provide the Avalanche vs Maple Leafs odds as well as our best bet and pick for this matchup.

Avalanche vs Maple Leafs Odds

The last eight meetings between these two sides have all but one game been decided by two or more goals. Recovering from losses has been one of the Leafs’ best attributes this season as they are 17-5-2 after a loss.

Considering that and the long list of injuries Colorado is struggling with, the Maple Leafs are -150 moneyline favorites against the Avs in NHL odds. You have an implied winning probability of 60% to win the season series with Colorado.

Odds as of March 14th from BetMGM Sportsbook. Unlock the BetMGM Coupon Code to bet on Avalanche vs Maple Leafs.

Avalanche find solace away from home

The Avs, who have struggled with injuries all season, suffered another blow in Monday night’s 8-4 final win over Montreal when Artturi Lekhonen, who was celebrated on his homecoming and scored two goals against his former side, recovered sustained a broken finger Keep him out for several weeks.

The Avalanche is dealt another serious blow with the injury to Artturi Lehkonen. It’s time for Alex Newhook to live up to expectations and gain confidence going into the playoffs. #GoAvsGo

— Mile High Hockey (@MileHighHockey) March 14, 2023

No team in the league has had to deal with the spate of top player injuries the Avs have endured this year, keeping them from gaining promotion to the Central Division. Colorado and Winnipeg are neck and neck with the Stars and Wild sitting above both teams.

Playing away has proved a welcome change for Jared Bednar’s side lately, particularly up front. In their last six games as visitors, the Avalanche are 5-1, covering the puck line in all six games and also scoring 4.67 goals per competition.

Nathan MacKinnon would likely have been a finalist in the Hart Trophy Quotations if he hadn’t missed so much time this season.

NHL Point/Game Leader (Min. 40 games)

At the start of Tuesday night’s NHL action, MacKinnon trailed only the Oilers’ dynamic duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl in points per game. Since the All-Star break, the Avs number one center has had a ridiculous crack with 16 goals and 27 points in just 17 games.

Leafs look to recover from disappointing loss to Sabers

As it had all season, Toronto played against its rivals on Monday, squandering a two-goal lead in a Maple Leafs 4-3 loss to the Sabers. It was a disappointing result after a comfortable win over the Oilers at Hockey Night in Canada.

On the puck line this season, Toronto only lasts a 21-37 season when they chalked it up in the NHL odds. In their last eight games against non-playoff teams, they are just 4-4 ahead, while in their last eight games against teams that make a playoff berth they are 6-2.

final @LGCanada | #leaves forever pic.twitter.com/xelj6dRxjD

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) March 14, 2023

The Leafs have filled the nets over the past week, scoring 14 goals in their last three games. When it comes to Colorado, pucks seem to find the back of the net in abundance as the teams have netted over 12 times in their last 16 encounters.

Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs Latest Results

The Leafs have scored at least four goals in five of their last six games against the Avs. Reigning Rocket Richard winner Auston Matthews has counted in three straight games and would have a season-long scoring streak if he finds the back of the net against the Avs on Wednesday.

Avalanche vs Maple Leafs selection and prediction

Currently, the Avalanche and Maple Leafs have Stanley Cup odds of less than +1000, two of just four teams in the NHL to find themselves such heavy betting favorites.

Nonetheless, it seems for Colorado that they rode the tails of last year’s championship. When they got into the action on Tuesday night, they weren’t even in the top 10 overall. With another key player in the infirmary, they’re going to have a tough time with the Maple Leafs.

Toronto hasn’t lost twice in a row since mid-January and has always found the strength to bounce back from defeat with a win, no matter the opposition. They’ve shown a habit of doing their best against top teams, so our prediction is that we’ll beat the Leafs on the money line against the defending champions at home.

Tip: Toronto Maple Leafs Moneyline (-150)

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