Maple Leafs vs Senators Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Apr 15

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, in Denver.
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  • The Senators are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Maple Leafs
  • Maple Leafs vs. Senators Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Toronto Maple Leafs (32-35) visit Canadian Tire Centre to take on the Ottawa Senators (43-27) on Apr. 15 in Ottawa, ON. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

The Senators are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).

The Maple Leafs vs. Senators Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.

Maple Leafs vs. Senators Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Maple Leafs vs Senators Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Senators will win this game with 75.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Maple Leafs vs Senators Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Senators will cover the spread with 65.1% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • The Toronto Maple Leafs have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games (+6.90 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 away games (+6.75 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+6.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.75 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Toronto Maple Leafs have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 8 away games (+0.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have covered the Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+9.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 3P Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+8.50 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 2P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+7.25 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+7.00 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Ottawa Senators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+6.30 Units / 36% ROI)

Maple Leafs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Maple Leafs are 35-46 against the spread this NHL season (-22.3 Units / -18.17% ROI).

  • Maple Leafs are 32-49 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.25 Units /-19% ROI
  • Maple Leafs are 45-30 when betting the Over for +11.8 Units / 13.08% ROI
  • Maple Leafs are 30-45 when betting the Under for -19 Units /-21.43% ROI

Senators Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Senators are 39-42 against the spread this NHL season (+4.25 Units /3.96% ROI).

  • Senators are 43-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.95 Units / -3.46% ROI
  • Senators are 42-37 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 0.77% ROI
  • Senators are 37-42 when betting the Under for -8.1 Units / -9.22% ROI

Points Per Game Predictions for Senators vs Maple Leafs

Player Name Over Under
Matias Maccelli (TOR) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Easton Cowan (TOR) 0.5 +105 0.5 -140
Tim Stutzle (OTT) 1.5 +165 1.5 -220
Max Domi (TOR) 0.5 +175 0.5 -235
Drake Batherson (OTT) 0.5 -155 0.5 +115

Shots on Goal Predictions for Senators vs Maple Leafs

Player Name Over Under
Easton Cowan (TOR) 1.5 -130 1.5 -105
Tim Stutzle (OTT) 2.5 -118 2.5 -115
Jake Sanderson (OTT) 2.5 -110 2.5 -120
Matthew Knies (TOR) 1.5 +105 1.5 -140
William Nylander (TOR) 2.5 -135 2.5 +100

Maple Leafs: Keys to the Game vs. Senators

The Maple Leafs were 50-29 (.633) last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Maple Leafs are 32-46 (.410) this season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Maple Leafs are 123-98 (.557) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Maple Leafs were 24-2 (.923) when leading after the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .715

Senators: Keys to the Game vs. Maple Leafs

The Senators were 4-23 (.148) when trailing after the first period last season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .285

The Senators are 30-18 (.625) when outshooting their opponents this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .520

The Senators were 16-9 (.640) when tied after the first period last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Senators are 2-22 (.083) when trailing after the second period this season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .140

The Maple Leafs scored on 37% of second chance opportunities on the power play last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%

The Maple Leafs have scored 5 power play goals in the second period this month — most among NHL Teams

The Maple Leafs have scored on 7% of rush chances in the second period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Maple Leafs have 1.6 rush chances per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Senators have 21 cycle chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2

The Senators have 38 cycle chances in 4v4 situations since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams

The Senators have drawn 102 penalties in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams

The Maple Leafs have allowed 7.7 rush chances per game this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

The Maple Leafs have made 30.7 saves per game this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 26.8

The Maple Leafs allowed opponents to score on 8% of cycle chances last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%

The Maple Leafs have allowed 2.9 rush chances per game in the second period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3

The Senators have a .797 slot save percentage this season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .828

The Senators have a .761 slot save percentage in the third period this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .815

The Senators have allowed opponents to score on 22% of rush chances in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%

The Senators have a .814 slot save percentage since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .828


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