Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Saturday [12/16/2023]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Pittsburgh Penguins lock horns with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Penguins vs. Maple Leafs game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Penguins-Maple Leafs NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 53% chance of beating the Penguins.

According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Penguins	Maple Leafs
Puck Line	+1.5 (-250)	-1.5 (+210)
Moneyline	-104	-110
Total	o6.5 (-105)	u6.5 (-115)

• The Maple Leafs are -1.5 favorites versus the Penguins, with +210 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -250. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Maple Leafs and Penguins are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -110. That means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -104, where you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Maple Leafs -1.5	+210
Moneyline	Maple Leafs	-110
Total	Under 6.5	-115

Although the Penguins are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Maple Leafs -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs. Maple Leafs? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Penguins and Maple Leafs this Saturday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Maple Leafs.

DimersBOT gives Matthews a 12.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 54.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	9.0%
Jake Guentzel	9.0%
Evgeni Malkin	5.7%
Reilly Smith	5.2%
Erik Karlsson	3.6%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	12.3%
William Nylander	6.9%
Mitchell Marner	5.6%
John Tavares	4.8%
Calle Jarnkrok	4.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	45.8%
Sidney Crosby	43.7%
Evgeni Malkin	32.6%
Reilly Smith	28.5%
Erik Karlsson	25.1%

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	54.2%
William Nylander	38.3%
Mitchell Marner	33.8%
John Tavares	29.4%
Tyler Bertuzzi	25.8%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Penguins vs. Maple Leafs on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Penguins vs. Maple Leafs Game Information

Saturday's game between the Maple Leafs and Penguins at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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Conclusion

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