The New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs fixture in the 2022-23 NHL will take place on Thursday, December 15 2022, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. The kickoff time is 11 p.m. by GMT this day. The venue is Madison Square Garden, New York.

Latest odds on betting sites

The New York Rangers are priced with the odds of 2.85 (+185 American; 37/20 Fractional) to win the next match full-time, which equals an approximate probability of 36%. The Toronto Maple Leafs have an odds of 2.25 (+125; 5/4) to take two points before overtime. The chances of this outcome are approximately equal to 42%. Finally, the draw comes with the odds of 4.50 (+350; 7/2), which equals an approximate probability of 22%.

The latest odds for New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs (December 15 2022):

• Over 6.5 goals — 2.30 (+130; 13/10)
• Under 6.5 goals — 1.70 (-143; 7/10)
• Asian handicap (-1.5) on Maple Leafs — 2.75 (+175; 7/4)
• Asian handicap (+1.5) on Rangers — 1.50 (-200; 1/2)

Match preview and statistics

The New York Rangers have no injured players. Their attack is in great form now. Artemi Planarian and Mika Zibanejad have received 35 and 33 points in the 2022-23 season. Also, Vincent Trochek, a rotation player, scored 10 goals, made 10 assists this season, and received five points in the last four matches.

The New York Rangers have won the last four matches and scored 16 goals in these four games. They are the fifth most-shooting team with 991 shots in the 2022-23 NHL, but their goals-per-game ratio is equal to 3.07, which is an average result.

In the most recent game, the New York Rangers beat the New Jersey Devils (4-3 OT). Filip Chytil and Vincent Trochek were the first and the second stars of the match with one goal and one assist each. Artemi Panatin and Mika Zibanejad did not show their best play. They finished this game with one assist each and their impact index was equal to -1.

We have seen a total of under 6.5 goals in five of the last seven matches with the New York Rangers participating. The same total comes with the odds of 1.70 (-143; 7/10) in this game.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be unlucky to play the next game against the Rangers without Morgan Rielly, who is one of the best defensemen on the roster. He made 16 assists in 20 games of the 2022-23 season but will skip the next match due to a knee injury. Nicholas Robertson, who was a good rotating left winger, will not play in this fixture due to a shoulder injury.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are the sixth-best team according to the number of received points. They have scored 100 goals and have made 182 assists in the 2022-23 season. Ilya Samsonov has completed shutouts in the last two played matches in a row. Overall, the Maple Leafs have won three of the last four matches to nil, which made them one out of five teams with three shutouts in the 2022-23 season.

In the last game against the Anaheim Ducks, Alexander Kerfoot was the second star with two goals. John Tavares showed an incredible attack. He made six shots on target, scored a goal, made an assist and finished the match with a +2 impact index.

Asian handicap (-1.5) on Maple Leafs has played out in six of the last eight matches. The exact handicap comes with the odds of 2.75 (+175; 7/4) this time.

New York Rangers vs Toronto Maple Leafs H2H

The New York Rangers have won four of the last five H2H matches against the Maple Leafs. In the most recent fixture, the Rangers defeated their rivals with a 6-3 score. Adam Fox showed incredible play finishing the match with two goals and an assist.

Lineups and key players

New York Rangers projected starting lineup:

• Igor Shesterkin
• Adam Fox
• Ryan Lindgren
• Artemi Panarin
• Kaapo Kakko
• Mika Zibanejad

Mika Zibanejad has finished two of the last four matches as the first star. He is the best goalscorer for his team with 15 goals and 18 assists.

Toronto Maple Leafs projected starting lineup:

• Ilya Samsonov
• T. J. Brodie
• Mark Giordano
• Mitch Marner
• Auston Matthews
• John Tavares

Mitch Marner is the 10th-best goalscorer in the 2022-23 NHL. He has scored 12 goals and has made 25 assists.

Prediction and betting tips

The Toronto Maple Leafs are second in the Atlantic Division with 19 victories in 30 matches. They did not start the season their best way, but they have nine of the last ten matches. Their single loss was against the Tampa Bay Lightning (3-4 OT). The New York Rangers’ win rate in the last 10 matches is equal to 50%, with two won games in overtime.

They have won such strong rivals as the New Jersey Devils, the Colorado Avalanche and the Vegas Golden Knights in the last three matches, but they did not show stable domination in these games. I believe that the Maple Leafs will beat the New York Rangers in this game. Also, a total of over 6.5 goals may play out, because we have seen the exact total in four of the last six H2H matches and both teams play aggressively.

Betting prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs to win

Odds: 2.25 (+125 American; 5/4 Fractions)

Betting prediction: Over 6.5 goals

Odds: 2.30 (+130 American; 13/10 Fractions)