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Posted at 11:00 AM EST. Odds are subject to change.
Anaheim -1½ +170 over Toronto
10:00 PM EST. Anaheim comes into this one in a far better rhythm, and it shows in the way they’ve been closing out games. Even when they don’t dominate from start to finish, they’ve found ways to push the pace late and tilt things in their favor. At home, that confidence tends to grow, and it’s been a tough spot for opponents who are already dealing with inconsistency. The Ducks aren’t perfect, but right now they look like a team that expects to win.
Toronto, on the other hand, feels like a group just trying to get through the schedule. The results haven’t been there, and the overall play hasn’t inspired much confidence either. They’ve been giving up far too much defensively, and when things start to slip, there doesn’t seem to be a pushback. You can see flashes of offensive ability, but it’s not sustained, and it’s not enough to cover up the bigger issues.
This matchup sets up well for Anaheim to control the flow and wear Toronto down as the game progresses. If the Ducks stick to their game and keep applying pressure, the chances will come, and against a team that’s been leaking goals, that usually leads to separation on the scoreboard. Laying the puck line always carries some risk, but this feels like one of those spots where the stronger, more composed team pulls away late. Anaheim -1.5 is the look.
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Our Pick
Anaheim -1½ +170 (Risking 2 units - To Win: 3.40)