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Utah Mammoth vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to build on their dramatic comeback win when they host the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto erased a 3-0 deficit Monday to beat Pittsburgh 4-3 behind two third-period goals from William Nylander.
The victory gave the Maple Leafs a second straight win and momentum to open a four-game homestand. Utah snapped a brief skid with a 2-1 overtime win at Buffalo on Tuesday, improving to 8-4-1 overall.
Toronto coach Craig Berube challenged his team after two poor periods in that win, while Utah’s Andre Tourigny praised his group’s depth and structure. Both clubs enter trending up after hard-earned victories.
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Line Movement and Odds
According to the latest NHL odds Toronto opened around -175 on the moneyline and has climbed near -190, reflecting sharp action on the home side. Utah sits near +160, while the total has held steady at 6.5 goals, slightly shaded to the Under.
Public money leans toward the Maple Leafs after their comeback, but early sharp bets have backed Utah’s defensive form on the second half of a back-to-back.
Matchup Breakdown
Toronto’s forward depth gets a boost with Scott Laughton and Steven Lorentz expected back. That should balance a lineup that has leaned heavily on Nylander and Auston Matthews early. The Maple Leafs rank top 10 in power-play conversion but bottom-third in high-danger chances allowed.
Utah counters with a disciplined, counterattacking style that travels well. Karel Vejmelka stopped 17 of 18 shots in Buffalo and is projected to start again. The Mammoth are 5-2 on the road and allow only 2.5 goals per game, eighth-best in the league.
The battle to watch: Toronto’s top line vs. Utah’s second defensive pair, which has quietly held opponents to minimal rebound chances over the last week.
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Injuries and Conditions
Toronto Maple Leafs
- Scott Laughton (foot) – Expected to make season debut
- Steven Lorentz (upper body) – Likely to return
- Timothy Liljegren (lower body) – Day-to-day
See the updated Maple Leafs injury report for lineup confirmation.
Utah Mammoth
- Nick Schmaltz (upper body) – Questionable
- Michael Carcone (illness) – Game-time decision
- Connor Ingram (rest) – May sit for back-to-back
See the complete Mammoth injury report
Best Bets and Prediction
Toronto’s defense remains a concern, but Utah’s fatigue on the second night of a back-to-back could tilt play late.
Projected Score: Maple Leafs 4, Mammoth 2
Best Bet: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+135)
Lean: Under 6.5
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