Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Maple Leafs vs Sharks

The Toronto Maple Leafs go up against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, April 2.

There is a strong case that the Maple Leafs will end up winning and that means betting the visitors on the Moneyline. You can get a value -102 that they overcome the Sharks.

Toronto Maple Leafs triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Anaheim Ducks were beaten 5-4 (OT) at Honda Center. John Tavares registered two goals, with Morgan Rielly, William Nylander and Matthew Knies also finding the net.

San Jose Sharks have enjoyed three straight wins, most recently beating Anaheim Ducks 4-3. It was a home success at SAP Center. Macklin Celebrini scored two goals, with Will Smith and Alexander Wennberg also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Sharks who came out on top when they last played the Leafs. At Scotiabank Arena, a 3-2 win was recorded. The Sharks have enjoyed three consecutive victories against the Leafs. They’ve landed 6 wins from the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Anthony Stolarz (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-10-3	3.3	.893	0
23/24	16-7-1	2.03	.925	2

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-14-4	2.9	.896	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 23.4 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Leafs have given up 3.4 goals from 35.8 shots, averaging 6.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.6%.

John Tavares is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with William Nylander recording 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Joseph Woll have a 3.69 goal against average with a .903 save percentage.

The Sharks have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 24.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.0 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Will Smith is next best after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic have a 3.67 GAA with a .851 SV%.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

For this NHL clash, our pick is Toronto Maple Leafs to have the edge over the home team and we think that the -102 represents an attractive wager on the Moneyline.

Our hockey picks are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each franchise. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant NHL stats that help guide and strengthen our predictions.

Key Maple Leafs vs Sharks stats:

• Maple Leafs have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Sharks have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Sharks have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

Leafs Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 50.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Macklin Celebrini Over 3.5 Shots -154

Macklin Celebrini (Sharks) has fired Over 3.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -154 that he goes over the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Maple Leafs 4 - 2 Sharks

There could be merit in backing the Maple Leafs to win 4-2. Odds of +1700 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Maple Leafs

Sharks

1-0

Maple Leafs

+6600

Sharks

+6600

2-0

Maple Leafs

+6000

Sharks

+5500

2-1

Maple Leafs

+1800

Sharks

+1700

3-0

Maple Leafs

+4500

Sharks

+3500

3-1

Maple Leafs

+2200

Sharks

+2000

3-2

Maple Leafs

+950

Sharks

+900

4-0

Maple Leafs

+5500

Sharks

+4000

4-1

Maple Leafs

+2000

Sharks

+1600

4-2

Maple Leafs

+1700

Sharks

+1500

4-3

Maple Leafs

+1000

Sharks

+950

5-0

Maple Leafs

+9000

Sharks

+6600

5-1

Maple Leafs

+3300

Sharks

+2400

5-2

Maple Leafs

+1900

Sharks

+1500

5-3

Maple Leafs

+2200

Sharks

+1900

5-4

Maple Leafs

+1800

Sharks

+1600

6-0

Maple Leafs

+13000

Sharks

+10000

6-1

Maple Leafs

+7500

Sharks

+5000

6-2

Maple Leafs

+3500

Sharks

+2500

6-3

Maple Leafs

+3000

Sharks

+2400

6-4

Maple Leafs

+4500

Sharks

+3500

6-5

Maple Leafs

+4000

Sharks

+3500

7-0

Maple Leafs

+4000

Sharks

+14000

7-1

Maple Leafs

+12000

Sharks

+8000

7-2

Maple Leafs

+9000

Sharks

+6600

7-3

Maple Leafs

+6000

Sharks

+4500

7-4

Maple Leafs

+6000

Sharks

+5000

7-5

Maple Leafs

+9000

Sharks

+8000

7-6

Maple Leafs

+9000

Sharks

+9000

8-1

Maple Leafs

+9000

Sharks

+13000

8-2

Maple Leafs

+14000

Sharks

+11000

8-3

Maple Leafs

+14000

Sharks

+11000

8-4

Maple Leafs

+11000

Sharks

+9000

8-5

Maple Leafs

+12500

Sharks

+11000

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The betting odds about San Jose Sharks winning is -133, with Toronto Maple Leafs priced up at +112 to achieve victory. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 57% likely to claim a victory.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

Maple Leafs

+112

Sharks

-133

3-Way Moneyline

Maple Leafs

+180

Tie

+320

Sharks

+117

Puck Line

Maple Leafs +1.5

-227

Sharks -1.5

+180

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Toronto Maple Leafs Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 23.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 6.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 20
• Blocks: 9.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.8
• Blocks: 10.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 22.6
• Giveaways: 16.9
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 22.8
• Giveaways: 18.2
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 24.3
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 4.9

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