Islanders vs. Maple Leafs: Betting odds, lines, Can Mathew Barzal dominate again?

The New York Islanders head North to face off against John Tavares and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Can the Isles keep up their dominance over the Leafs?

Since John Tavares joined the Toronto Maple Leafs, the New York Islanders hold a 3-1-0 record against them. It’s been about as one-sided as possible.

The two teams already faced each other this season. They met earlier in November, with the game finishing in a 5-4 regulation win for the Isles. But since that meeting, both teams have gone under some changes.

The Islanders incredible point-streak is over and they’ve shown their defense isn’t always infallible with a few poor performances of late.

For the Leafs, they have a new bench boss who has them purring. Since being hired Sheldon Keefe has the Leafs in a playoff spot thanks to a 14-4-1 record.

Yet another win away from home against a good team who are in a good run of form of late is exactly what the Islanders need to forget some of their poor home performances of late.

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Betting odds

The Leafs are heavy favorites tonight with a -150 Moneyline courtesy of the Action Network. They’re at home. They’re 8-1-1 over their last ten games. They’re 10-4-5 at home this season. Meanwhile, the Islanders are the road team with a 5-4-1 record over their last ten.

But, the Islanders have been a good road team of late. Over their last six road games, they’ve gone 5-1-0 beating the Washington Capitals, Minnesota Wild, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, and Tampa Bay Lightning. With a +135 Moneyline, the Isles make a compelling case to bet on the underdog and make some good money.