Maple Leafs vs. Senators Prediction: Ottawa Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [4/24/2025]

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Our expert prediction for Thursday's Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators matchup.

Toronto Maple Leafs-Ottawa Senators Predictions and Game Preview.
Canadian Tire Centre sets the stage for the NHL matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators this Thursday.

The Ottawa Senators will square off with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Senators as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Toronto-Ottawa game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Senators with a win probability of 51% and the Maple Leafs with 49%."

For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Maple Leafs vs. Senators predictions page.

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Senators vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL Playoffs game between the Maple Leafs and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Senators a 51% chance of beating the Maple Leafs.

According to our model, the Maple Leafs (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going over.

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Maple Leafs vs. Senators Odds

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

Bet Type Maple Leafs Senators
Puck Line +1.5 (-225) -1.5 (+195)
Moneyline +115 -135
Total o5.5 (-118) u5.5 (+102)

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

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Maple Leafs vs. Senators Picks and Best Bets

Our model's biggest edge in today's Maple Leafs vs. Senators matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.

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Maple Leafs vs. Senators Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs. Senators?

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

Our projections give Matthews an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Maple Leafs star is a 38.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews 8.5%
William Nylander 5.6%
John Tavares 5.5%

Ottawa Senators

Player First Goal Probability
Brady Tkachuk 5.5%
Tim Stutzle 4.8%
Drake Batherson 4.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews 38.9%
William Nylander 32.7%
John Tavares 30.3%

Ottawa Senators

Player Anytime Goal Probability
Brady Tkachuk 29.2%
Drake Batherson 25.5%
Tim Stutzle 24.6%

Maple Leafs vs. Senators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's matchup between the Senators and Maple Leafs in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is the NHL's annual elimination tournament to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Maple Leafs and Senators, reached the 2025 NHL Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Maple Leafs vs. Senators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Toronto vs. Ottawa picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Conclusion

We predict the Senators, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Maple Leafs on Thursday.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Maple Leafs vs. Senators insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.

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