Stars vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds - Oct 20, 2022

The Toronto Maple Leafs square off with the Dallas Stars in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Stars vs. Maple Leafs, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Stars vs. Maple Leafs?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Stars-Maple Leafs NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Maple Leafs a 62% chance of beating the Stars.

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Stars vs. Maple Leafs Game Odds

• Puck Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+140), Stars +1.5 (-160)
• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -180, Stars +158
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Maple Leafs are -1.5 favorites against the Stars, with +140 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Stars (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -160.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -180, which means you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at +158, where you can bet $100 to profit $158, earning a total payout of $258, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Stars (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Stars vs. Maple Leafs

• Puck Line: Stars +1.5 @ -160 via BetMGM (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Stars @ +158 via Caesars Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting expertise to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Stars moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Stars vs. Maple Leafs Betting Guide

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Stars vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Matthews a 12.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 50.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 6.6% probability
• Roope Hintz: 6.0% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 4.5% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 4.0% probability
• Mason Marchment: 3.4% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 12.0% probability
• Mitch Marner: 6.5% probability
• Nick Robertson: 5.8% probability
• William Nylander: 5.8% probability
• John Tavares: 4.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 32.3% probability
• Roope Hintz: 30.9% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 23.1% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 21.5% probability
• Mason Marchment: 21.1% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 50.5% probability
• Mitch Marner: 33.6% probability
• Nick Robertson: 31.8% probability
• William Nylander: 31.6% probability
• John Tavares: 24.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Stars vs. Maple Leafs on Thursday October 20, 2022.

Stars vs. Maple Leafs 2022 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Maple Leafs and Stars at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Dallas Stars vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Thursday October 20, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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