Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

Two Eastern Conference juggernauts in the shape of Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs square off in the NHL.

After the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, the NHL is back in full swing after a 13-day break with a 14-game slate in the league and plenty of great matchups.

Toronto forward Mitch Marner, along with Carolina forward Seth Jarvis are coming off a win for Canada 4 Nations Face-Off, while Toronto forward Auston Matthews and Carolina Defenseman Jacob Slavin are coming off a championship loss with USA.

These guys along with other players, will now be returning to reality and friends will become foe again.

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs betting picks and predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs ML (+100)

In what is expected to be a close game, the Toronto Maple Leafs are the pick on the money line.

They are the home team, and are losing their top spot in the Atlantic Division. If they want it back they will need to start with a win here.

Before the break, Carolina had a dominant 7-3 win on the road against the Utah Hockey Club.  They continue to be in a comfortable spot in the Metropolitan Division.

Toronto almost swept their four-game Pacific Division road trip, but are coming off a stinker against the Vancouver Canucks and will urgently be looking to return to the win column.

Toronto was also embarrassed by Carolina when they lost 6-3 in a blowout. This is a fact that the Maple Leafs will remember in their efforts to return the favor.

Auston Matthews anytime goalscorer (+125)

After scoring 69 goals last season, the two-time rocket trophy winner Auston Matthews is not having as hot of a season.

Not only that, but he was held scoreless at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

However, this is a player that can never go unnoticed, as he is a consistent threat for the Maple Leafs every single night.

Against a strong team like Carolina they need him to be a threat yet again. He was one of USA’s biggest and most consistent performers in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship, and after a losing effort he should take that energy back into the NHL.

He shoots a lot and has one of the most lethal shots in the game. This will likely be a tight game throughout, but the Toronto captain can step up and bury one.

Under 6.0 (-120)

When these teams last played, nine total goals were scored. We also know that these teams are absolutely stacked with offensive weapons, but for this game a low total of goals is expected.

A big part of what makes these teams so powerful is their defensive ability. For years Carolina has been a defensive stalwart in the league, and nothing has changed this year.

Now the Maple Leafs are also earning a similar status. Both have had great goaltending, but what really makes them thrive is consistent and structured team play.

They are both in the top 10 in goals against average with identical results (2.56 and 2.57 goals against per game), and in what should have a playoff-like feel, this game could be won by grit rather than skill.

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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs odds

CAR Hurricanes	ML -120
TOR Maple Leafs	ML +100
Puck Line	CAR -1.5 (+205)
Total	O/U 6.0

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Toronto Maple Leafs player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Auston Matthews	+125
Mikko Rantanen	+155
William Nylander	+170
Sebastian Aho	+175
Mitch Marner	+200
Seth Jarvis	+220

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This article was written by a partner sports writer via Spotlight Sports Group. All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.