Published Nov 3, 4:08am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 3, 4:08am ET
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Updated Nov 3, 4:08am ET
Two of the standout teams in the Eastern Conference collide in the NHL on Nov 3, as the Maple Leafs travel to the Penguins.
Pittsburgh have made an excellent start to the campaign after winning eight of their opening 13.
However, the Maple Leafs will be chasing a response after losing four of their last ten to sit seventh in the Atlantic Division.
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| Toronto Maple Leafs | -170 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | +149 |
The Pittsburgh Penguins have enjoyed a reliable start to the NHL season, and they currently sit second in the Metropolitan Division standings.
They have recorded eight wins across their opening 13, while no team in the division have scored more goals than the Penguins.
However, a response will be required this week after they were last in action, suffering a second regulation time across their last ten against the Winnipeg Jets.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling to showcase their playoff credentials at this stage of the season.
They have won just six of their opening 12 games, which sees them sitting seventh in the Atlantic Division standings. However, Toronto have gone 5-4-1 across their last ten in the NHL.
Confidence levels should also be high following a recent win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Auston Matthews, Nicholas Robertson, and Calle Jarnkrok all scored in the win on the road.
| TOTAL | Penguins | Maple Leafs | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 212 | 96 | 99 | - |
| GOALS | 1458 | 727 | 731 |
Toronto's confidence should be high following an excellent offensive display against the Flyers over the weekend.
However, the Penguins bring the better overall form into this clash. It could also be worth noting before making Penguins vs. Maple Leafs picks that the visitors have won 45% of their previous encounters against Toronto.
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Pittsburgh Penguins (+149)
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