Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights Best Bets – Wednesday, March 5, 2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs (38-20-3) and Vegas Golden Knights (36-18-6) will battle for the second time this season, with this matchup taking place on Wednesday, March 5 at 10:00 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Golden Knights are favored to win with a moneyline at -140 at MyBookie.

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Maple Leafs just had their five-game win streak snapped with a recent 3-2 shootout loss against the San Jose Sharks. This puts them at 4-1 over their last five games, so still excellent momentum coming into this matchup.

This marked their third matchup out of their last five to go into overtime or a shootout and their fourth in this stretch to be decided by one goal. Toronto had a 2-0 lead heading into the third period, so this was disappointing on many levels to see them fall to such a weaker team.

Toronto is averaging 3.21 goals and are taking 28.5 shots per game. Their defense is allowing opponents to get 2.85 goals and take 29.2 shots each matchup. This is a solid spread, but could be better especially on the defensive end.

The Maple Leafs have scored 40 power play goals and have allowed 37, which puts them at a 23.5 power play percentage. They also offer a penalty kill percentage at 79.4, which is slightly better than what the Golden Knights offer.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Golden Knights are currently on a two-game win streak as they approach this battle and are 4-1 in their last five games. Their most recent triumph was a 2-0 shutout against the New Jersey Devils.

Vegas finally added goals on the board with both of them arriving in the third period. Both of the goals were scored on power play opportunities, with Mark Stone and Noah Hanifin contributing to their offense.

On offense, the Golden Knights are putting up 3.30 goals and firing off 30.7 shots per matchup. Defensively, they allow opposing teams to get 2.73 goals and take 26.3 shots per matchup.

The Golden Knights have been great in power play opportunities, just like their recent victory. They have scored 41 goals and have allowed 28 in those moments, offering a power play percentage at 28.5. They also showcase a penalty kill percentage at 77.0.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

Look no further than MyBookie if you want the most appealing Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vegas Golden Knights betting odds. Current odds reflect the Golden Knights as slight favorites.

The Maple Leafs are 18-9-2 on the road while the Golden Knights are 22-6-3 at home. Both teams stack up well and this could be a coin flip as to who could win. Consider choosing the Golden Knights to win.

Final Pick: Vegas Golden Knights -140