Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1/20/25 – As the NHL regular season heats up, the Tampa Bay Lightning (25-16-3) are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs (29-16-2) in what promises to be an electric encounter at Scotiabank Arena. Scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025, this game not only pits two top Eastern Conference teams against each other but also holds significant implications for playoff positioning. The Lightning, currently displaying a robust form, will challenge the Maple Leafs, who have been equally impressive in their recent outings.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1/20/25 Game Info
When: Monday, January 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM ET
Where: Scotiabank Arena
TV: NHL
Stream: NHL.TV
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 1/20/25 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Lightning | +1.5 (-225) | Over 5.5 (-140) | +104 |  |
| Maple Leafs | -1.5 (+185) | Under 5.5 (+110) | -128 | |
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The betting margins show support for the Maple Leafs slightly with a -128 moneyline expectation at home against the Lightning’s +104. The spread gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a chance to keep the score close, whilst the total over/under indicates that the expectation for this affair is a score of over 5.5 but not too high.
Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy vs. Goaltender Sam Montembeault
Andrei Vasilevskiy leaves his stamp on the game. He is the backbone of Tampa Bay and singlehandedly deals with shot after shot he faces. With 20 wins in 35 games and a .916 save percentage, Vasilevskiy represents a solid bulwark against the horrendous firepower that the Toronto offense possesses. The Lightning will desperately need him to perform when pushed to the edge.
Maple Leafs Sam Montembeault has only managed to procure 16 wins out of the 34 matches played this season which results in a very paltry save percentage of .900. There are problems in the goal area that Toronto’s defense will have to cover, especially given the fact that Tampa Bay attacks the goal with wanton disregard to the personnel in net, driven by superstars like Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point.
Lightning Strikes: Tampa Bay’s Recent Form
Tampa Bay Lightning go into this game with good momentum as they clinched their last two matches, which includes their recent matchup where they dominated Detroit by a scoreline of 5-1. It is safe to say that Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point have also been on fire, adding on the scoreboard and giving a hard time to the defensive line of the opposing team.
Maple Leafs Hold Their Ground: Toronto’s Tactical Play
The Toronto Maple Leafs have changed their game plan al little, winning their last two games as well including an offensive onslaught of a 7-3 victory over Montreal. Key players like Mitch Marner and William Nylander have been phenomenal, with Marner doing the magic with the puck and Nylander putting the ball to back of the net, both do it with great pace.
Trends
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Trends
Tampa Bay are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Tampa Bay are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games against Toronto.
Tampa Bay are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto.
Tampa Bay are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Trends
Toronto are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games against Tampa Bay.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay.
Toronto are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Prediction
When taking into account the present power rankings and the head-to-head record, the Toronto Maple Leafs look like they are slightly favored, especially with the match being played in their home arena. That said, the form of the Lightning and Vasilevskiy’s goaltending must not be forgotten. The odds and the trends suggest that the wise money will go to a close game, perhaps booking an OVER on the total points.
In the context of prop bets, paying attention to some of the stars such as Kucherov and Marner to score might pay off bearing in mind their present form. It will not be surprising if the Maple Leafs are the more popular moneyline bet, but it could pay off backing the Tampa Bay team with the spread.
Score Prediction: Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 3.
