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NHLWed 30 Sept, 19:30 United States time

New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs prediction

Scotiabank Arena

New York IslandersAway
3.2 : 3.2
projected goals
Toronto Maple LeafsHome
52%Islanders
48%Maple Leafs
Eagle safe pickIslanders +1.5
-265

Quick answer

Our prediction for New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs is New York Islanders to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project New York Islanders 3.2 and Toronto Maple Leafs 3.2. Our best bet is Islanders +1.5 at -265.

Prediction
New York Islanders to win
Chance
52%
Projected score
New York Islanders 3, Toronto Maple Leafs 3
Projected total
6.4 goals
Best bet
Islanders +1.5 at -265

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

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Eagle safe pick

Islanders +1.5
74% chancePrice -265+2.5% value1 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Toronto Maple Leafs 48% and New York Islanders 52%. The bookmakers see it the other way and make Toronto Maple Leafs the favourite at -115, so take care with this one.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Toronto Maple Leafs won 2 of their last 5 and New York Islanders won 1 of their last 5. Toronto Maple Leafs come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Toronto Maple Leafs won 2 of their last 8 games at home. New York Islanders won 2 of their last 7 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Toronto Maple Leafs score 2.9 goals a game and let in 3.9. New York Islanders score 2.3 and let in 3.4. Their recent games average 6.8 and 5.7 goals in total, and the market line is 6.5.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 3 meetings, Toronto Maple Leafs won 0 and New York Islanders won 3. The last one ended New York Islanders 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Islanders +1.5 has a 74% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

What moved our number

Eagle 2.0 starts from results and prices, then reads four more things. Here is every change it made on this game.
  • Islandersrest between games-5%
Corrected using our own settled bets

Note: Each reading is capped on purpose. Together they can never move an expected goal number by more than 12 percent. See the full method.

Match preview

New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs: New York Islanders shade it

The big picture

Toronto Maple Leafs host New York Islanders in the NHL on Wed 30 Sept, 19:30 at Scotiabank Arena. Our prediction for New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs is New York Islanders to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project New York Islanders 3.2 and Toronto Maple Leafs 3.2. Our best bet is Islanders +1.5 at -265.

Toronto Maple Leafs form

Toronto Maple Leafs have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 58 goals scored and 77 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 6 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, L, newest first.

New York Islanders form

New York Islanders have 7 wins and 13 losses in their last 20 games, with 46 goals scored and 67 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 3 times in our records. Toronto Maple Leafs won 0, New York Islanders won 3. Last time out it finished New York Islanders 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.

Our call

We expect New York Islanders to score about 3.2 goals and Toronto Maple Leafs about 3.2. That points to New York Islanders to win. Our safest bet is Islanders +1.5 at -265.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 20 games in all competitions.

Maple LeafsIslanders
Games played2020
Wins67
Losses1413
Goals scored5846
Goals conceded7767
Scored per game2.92.3
Conceded per game3.93.4
Home record2W 6L5W 8L
Away record4W 8L2W 5L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Price check against Draft Kings

BetOur chanceFairPriceValue
Maple Leafs to win48%+109-115-10.7%
Islanders to win46%+117-105-10.2%
Maple Leafs -1.526%+286+215-18.3%
Islanders +1.574%-291-265+2.5%
Over 6.5 goals45%+120+114-2.8%
Under 6.5 goals48%+107-135-15.8%

Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.

Spread and total at every line

Maple Leafs spreadCoversFair
Maple Leafs -1.527%+272
Maple Leafs -0.542%+138
Maple Leafs +0.559%-141
Total goalsOverUnder
5.565%35%
6.549%51%
7.532%68%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Maple Leafs +3.5 wins if Maple Leafs win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Latest news on these teams

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Questions people ask

Who will win New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs?

Our prediction for New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs is New York Islanders to win, with a 52% chance, but it is a close call. We project New York Islanders 3.2 and Toronto Maple Leafs 3.2. Our best bet is Islanders +1.5 at -265.

What is the projected score for New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs?

We project New York Islanders 3.2 and Toronto Maple Leafs 3.2, about 6.4 goals in total.

How are Toronto Maple Leafs playing?

Toronto Maple Leafs have 6 wins and 14 losses in their last 20 games, with 58 goals scored and 77 conceded. At home they have 2 wins and 6 losses from 8. Their last 5 results read W, W, L, L, L, newest first.

How are New York Islanders playing?

New York Islanders have 7 wins and 13 losses in their last 20 games, with 46 goals scored and 67 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 5 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read L, L, W, L, L, newest first.

What happened when Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders last met?

It ended New York Islanders 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 3. In the last 3 meetings Toronto Maple Leafs won 0 and New York Islanders won 3.

What is the best bet for New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs?

Islanders +1.5 at -265, with a 74% chance. That price pays about 2.5% more than our fair price.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.

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