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Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Prediction: Toronto Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [3/3/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Monday's San Jose Sharks vs Toronto Maple Leafs matchup.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks will meet in the NHL at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, starting at 7:30PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Maple Leafs as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's San Jose-Toronto game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Maple Leafs are likely to win, with a probability of 72%, compared to the Sharks' 28%."
For expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sharks vs. Maple Leafs predictions page.
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Sharks vs. Sharks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Sharks and Maple Leafs 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Maple Leafs a 72% chance of beating the Sharks.
According to our model, the Maple Leafs (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sharks | Maple Leafs |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+102) | -1.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | +260 | -310 |
| Total | o6.5 (+102) | u6.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Sharks vs. Maple Leafs matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sharks vs. Maple Leafs?
According to our model, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Maple Leafs.
Our projections give Matthews an 11.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 48.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 5.7% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 5.1% |
| William Eklund | 4.4% |
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 11.0% |
| William Nylander | 8.1% |
| Matthew Knies | 6.2% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
San Jose Sharks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Macklin Celebrini | 31.0% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 30.2% |
| Will Smith | 24.2% |
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 48.5% |
| William Nylander | 38.7% |
| Matthew Knies | 31.7% |
Sharks vs. Maple Leafs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's action between the Maple Leafs and Sharks at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
- Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Monday's Sharks vs. Maple Leafs matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Maple Leafs, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat the Sharks on Monday.
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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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