Bet of the Day - 08.12.2025

The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena. Tampa are coming on a three-game loss streak, yet they're currently the Atlantic Division leaders. Let's break down the teams' current form and see whether Toronto have enough to defend their ice.

Toronto's had their ups and downs this season, with a record of 13-11-4 so far. They remain dangerous in the offence, averaging 3.4 goals per game, thanks to William Nylander and John Tavares. However, the team conceded 93 goals, placing them in the bottom half of the league. Their power play has also been a real issue. They're converting just 14%, which is one of the lowest rates in the NHL. 

Tampa Bay have slipped into a losing stretch that doesn't quite match the level they've shown all season. Overall, they're sitting at a 16-10-2 record, backed by a strong defence at just 2.6 goals conceded per game. Their goal differential is at +15, which is the best in the entire Atlantic Division. No other team is even close to matching it.

Despite their recent setbacks, Tampa Bay look much stronger in this matchup. Their defence, goal differential and overall consistency give them a clear advantage over a Toronto side. With that in mind, our prediction is a Tampa Bay Lightning win at 1.90

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