Carolina Hurricanes (43-19-6) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (29-28-12) March 20, 2026 7:00 pm EDT The Line: Toronto Maple Leafs 180 / Carolina Hurricanes -218; Over/Under: 6.5 (Get latest betting odds)
In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 20 th . Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
The Maple Leafs have 70 points this season with a 29-28-12 record, and are 29-40 ATS and 37-27 in over/under. They have a 17-12-7 home record and a 12-16-5 road record and are sitting 8th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 3-1 home loss to the Islanders, and their previous three games were a 4-2 road win over the Wild, a 3-2 road shootout loss to the Sabres, and a 6-4 home win over the Ducks.
Offensively, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.12 goals per game and are scoring 19.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.44 goals per game and are killing 83.0% of their opponent’s power plays.
William Nylander leads the Maple Leafs with 63 points and 23 goals, adding a team-high 40 assists. Joseph Woll is the starting goalie for the Maple Leafs, and he has a 14-12-5 record, with 3.08 GAA and .906 SV%. Anthony Stolarz is the backup goalie and he has a 8-9-3 record, with 3.34 GAA and .894 SV%.
The Hurricanes have 92 points this season with a 43-19-6 record, and are 26-42 ATS and 37-29 in over/under. They have a 25-9-2 home record and a 18-10-4 road record and are sitting 1st in the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 6-5 home overtime win over the Penguins, and their previous three games were a 5-1 road loss to the Blue Jackets, a 4-2 road win over the Lightning, and a 3-1 home loss to the Blues.
Offensively, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.47 goals per game and are scoring 22.2% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.93 goals per game and are killing 79.4% of their opponent’s power plays.
Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes with 69 points and 24 goals, adding a team-high 45 assists. Brandon Bussi is the starting goalie for the Hurricanes, and he has a 25-6-1 record, with 2.45 GAA and .896 SV%. Frederik Andersen is the backup goalie and he has a 12-11-5 record, with 3.19 GAA and .872 SV%.
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season, with each one winning on the road. The Leafs won 5-1 in Carolina and the Canes 5-4 in Toronto.
In this Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs Prediction, the Hurricanes are coming as -206 road favorites. The Canes have been weaker on the road this season and in mediocre form lately, with a 3-3 record in their last 6 games, but they are facing a Leafs team that has been mediocre this season and has been struggling lately with a 2-8 record in their last 10 games, with their offense being non-existent. The Canes already won once in Toronto and I expect them to do so again. Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline.