Toronto is not considered one of the NHL favourites, but the team is consistently in the Stanley Cup playoffs, especially since the Leafs have become much stronger over the last 7 years and some young talent has emerged. Toronto has started the new season pretty well so far - 4 points in 3 games (first they lost to Montreal on the road, but after that they confidently beat more dangerous New Jerry and Pittsburgh).
Los Angeles has noticeably lost ground in recent years, but is still a dangerous opponent that is also fighting hard for a playoff spot, although the current ‘Monarchs’ resemble only a shadow of the 2012-2014 team. The team started the new season without much success - 1 win and 2 losses, so today the guests nominally look like outsiders.
Prediction: Toronto to win. We recommend the “1 Win” bet, odds 1.86
