St. Louis Blues vs Toronto Maple Leafs - NHL Prediction & Betting Tips - AI Analysis & Odds (Mar 28, 2026)

St. Louis Blues

5 - 1

Toronto Maple Leafs

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Team	P1	P2	P3	Total
St. Louis BluesBlues	0	2	3	5
Toronto Maple LeafsLeafs	0	0	1	1

AI vs Analyst Prediction

Predicto AI

Incorrect

Toronto Maple Leafs to win

@2.37

View Reasoning

Toronto Maple Leafs have a better overall record and recent form compared to St. Louis Blues. With a higher goals for and fewer goals against, they are likely to edge out the home team.

Human Analyst

Incorrect

Over 6 total goals

@2.00

View Reasoning

Both teams are struggling defensively, allowing a high number of goals. The recent head-to-head history also favors high-scoring games, making the Over a solid play.

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Team Statistics

Bluesper gameLeafs

30-34-7 · 71 pts31-33-9 · 75 pts

42%

Win Rate

42%

-30

Goal Diff

-19

2.3

Avg Goals For

2.6

2.7

Avg Goals Against

2.8

71 GPTotal Goals: 165 · 18773 GP

Eastern Conference

#	Team	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA	Form
1	Carolina Hurricanes	82	39	22	7	113	296	240	-
2	Buffalo Sabres	82	42	23	9	109	288	241	-
3	Tampa Bay Lightning	82	40	26	6	106	290	231	-
4	Montreal Canadiens	82	34	24	10	106	283	256	-
5	Boston Bruins	82	33	27	10	100	272	250	-
6	Ottawa Senators	82	38	27	11	99	278	246	-
7	Pittsburgh Penguins	82	34	25	16	98	293	268	-
8	Philadelphia Flyers	82	27	27	12	98	250	243	-
9	Washington Capitals	82	37	30	9	95	263	244	-
10	Detroit Red Wings	82	30	31	10	92	241	258	-
11	Columbus Blue Jackets	82	28	30	12	92	253	253	-
12	New York Islanders	82	29	34	5	91	233	241	-
13	New Jersey Devils	82	29	37	3	87	230	254	-
14	Florida Panthers	82	32	38	4	84	251	276	-
15	Toronto Maple Leafs	82	23	36	14	78	253	299	-
16	New York Rangers	82	25	39	9	77	238	250	-

Western Conference

#	Team	GP	W	L	OTL	PTS	GF	GA	Form
1	Colorado Avalanche	82	48	16	11	121	302	203	-
2	Dallas Stars	82	38	20	12	112	279	226	-
3	Minnesota Wild	82	31	24	12	104	272	240	-
4	Vegas Golden Knights	82	30	26	17	95	265	250	-
5	Edmonton Oilers	82	32	30	11	93	282	269	-
6	Utah Mammoth	82	33	33	6	92	268	240	-
7	Anaheim Ducks	82	26	33	6	92	273	288	-
8	Los Angeles Kings	82	22	27	20	90	225	247	-
9	San Jose Sharks	82	27	35	8	86	251	292	-
10	St. Louis Blues	82	33	33	12	86	231	258	-
11	Nashville Predators	82	28	34	10	86	247	269	-
12	Winnipeg Jets	82	28	35	12	82	231	260	-
13	Seattle Kraken	82	26	37	11	79	226	263	-
14	Calgary Flames	82	27	39	9	77	212	259	-
15	Chicago Blackhawks	82	22	39	14	72	213	275	-
16	Vancouver Canucks	82	15	49	8	58	216	316	-

Standings & Form

The St. Louis Blues enter this matchup sitting 28th in the league with 69 points from a 29-34-7 record. Their recent form shows resilience, winning four of their last five games (WWLWW). The Toronto Maple Leafs are slightly ahead at 21st place, holding 75 points from 31-33-9, with a more mixed recent run (WWLLW). Both teams are pushing to climb the standings, but defensive consistency remains a challenge.

Defensive Challenges

Defensively, both teams have struggled this season. The Blues have conceded 195 goals in 70 games, averaging nearly 2.79 goals against per contest. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs have allowed 206 goals over 73 games, which is about 2.82 goals against per game. This defensive vulnerability could translate into a high-scoring game when these two meet.

Scoring Trends

Offensively, the Maple Leafs have a slight edge, scoring 187 goals in 73 appearances, compared to the Blues’ 165 goals in 70 games. The Blues average 2.36 goals per game, while Toronto sits at approximately 2.56. Given both teams’ defensive lapses and comparable offensive outputs, this game leans toward a contest with multiple goals.

Betting Angle

With no previous head-to-head meetings this season and both teams showcasing porous defenses, the expert pick favors betting on the over 6 total goals at 2.10 odds. While Toronto has a marginally better record and form, the Blues’ recent surge suggests this won’t be a simple win for the visitors. Expect an open game with scoring chances at both ends.

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Human analyst

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's your prediction for this game?

Given the current standings and form, the St. Louis Blues might have a slight edge over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Blues have won their last four games, while the Leafs have lost three of their last five. However, with the Leafs only five points ahead and a close goal differential (-17 for the Blues, -19 for the Leafs), the matchup is expected to be competitive. Historically, the Blues have a slight advantage in head-to-head matchups, winning six of the last ten encounters.

Which team has better recent form?

The St. Louis Blues are in strong form, having won four of their last five games. In contrast, the Toronto Maple Leafs have shown inconsistency with a form record of LWWLL. Currently, the Blues rank 28th with 65 points, while the Leafs are slightly ahead in 26th place with 70 points. Both teams have struggled defensively, evident from their goals against statistics, with the Blues conceding 194 and the Leafs 196.

What are the best betting opportunities?

For the St. Louis Blues vs Toronto Maple Leafs game, betting markets focusing on total goals could be lucrative. Both teams have displayed high-scoring affairs in their head-to-head games, with recent results like 6-5 and 4-5. With the Blues scoring 159 goals and conceding 194, and the Leafs scoring 177 and conceding 196 in their respective games, expect a match with multiple goals.

How do these teams match up historically?

In the last ten head-to-head games between the St. Louis Blues and the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Blues have won six times while the Leafs have won four. Recent encounters have been tightly contested, with scores like 4-5, 4-0, and 6-5. The Blues have shown a strong home advantage historically, winning most of their encounters on home ice.

What are the key line matchups?

Key matchups in the St. Louis Blues vs Toronto Maple Leafs game will revolve around defensive capabilities against offensive threats. The Blues have scored 159 goals while conceding 194, showing a need to bolster their defense. Similarly, the Leafs have a slightly better offense with 177 goals but have also allowed 196 goals. Both teams will need to focus on tightening their defensive structures to minimize the opponent's scoring chances.

Should I bet on the favorite or underdog?

The betting value in the St. Louis Blues vs Toronto Maple Leafs game may lie in the puck line and total goals markets. With both teams struggling defensively and recent high-scoring head-to-head games, betting on a high total goals outcome could be valuable. Additionally, given the close nature of their previous encounters, considering a small puck line spread might offer potential returns.