Senators vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Odds for Game 1
The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs will meet in a contentious Canadian rivalry in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Can Linus Ullmark and the Senators start the series off with a road upset? Matt MacKay takes a look at the early odds for Senators vs. Maple Leafs and provides his best betting pick for Sunday's Game 1.
Matt MacKay - April 20, 2025, 2:36 PM EDT
5 minSenators vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Stanley Cup Playoffs Odds for Game 1
Sunday marks the second day of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, which includes a quality First Round matchup between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Senators hit the road as underdogs and will have star forward Brady Tkachuk available.
Oddsmakers are valuing Toronto as a -160 moneyline favorite at home in Scotiabank Arena against Ottawa. This is despite the Maple Leafs dealing with injuries to five players and the Senators beating them in five consecutive head-to-head matchups. Ottawa is currently +145 to extend their winning streak to six games against Toronto
NHL handicapper Matt MacKay is back to share his best game pick to place on the Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs using the latest odds ahead of puck drop on Sunday night. He's coming off of a win by backing Colorado's moneyline against Dallas on Saturday night. Follow Matt's X account for more NHL betting insight and free picks throughout the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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SENATORS VS. MAPLE LEAFS ODDS
- Spread: Senators +1 (-121), Maple Leafs -1 (-113)
- Moneyline: Senators (+145), Maple Leafs (-160)
- Total: Over 6.5 (+140), Under 6.5 (-190)
SENATORS VS. MAPLE LEAFS DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to Watch: ESPN2
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SENATORS VS. MAPLE LEAFS PREDICTION
Linus Ullmark is expected to draw the start for Ottawa in the crease tonight. On the other end of the rink, Anthony Stolarz is confirmed as Toronto's goalkeeper for Game 1.
Stolarz has recorded back-to-back shutouts against Buffalo and Montreal. However, during his last start against the Senators, Stolarz surrendered three goals on 24 shots faced against Ottawa, leading to a 4-2 loss on home ice.
Toronto is infamous for its postseason struggles, so it feels like there's more pressure on them to perform well early in this game. It helps that the Maple Leafs are carrying a five-game winning streak into Game 1.
Ottawa won three of its final four regular season games, so they are also in a good rhythm. Tkachuk's presence will boost the ceiling of the Senators' offense, while Ullmark will look to extend his winning streak to five games as a starter against Toronto tonight.
There's value by backing Ottawa on the puck line at +1, especially with their historical dominance against the Maple Leafs. The Senators have covered the puck line in each of thier last nine games as underdogs following a home win. They've also won five straight games as outright underdogs against Toronto.
The Maple Leafs have won seven straight home games but Ottawa is a physical team that will challenge Stolarz in the offensive zone. There's a strong chance that Ottawa wins outright as well.
Let's bet one unit on the Senators +1 at -121 odds. Then, we can sprinkle up to half a unit on Ottawa's moneyline at +145 odds.
SENATORS VS. MAPLE LEAFS PICK
- Pick: Senators +1 (-121) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best Senators vs. Maple Leafs odds
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