Carolina Hurricanes vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/20/26

The Carolina Hurricanes are starting a 3-game road trip with a match against the Toronto Maple Leafs. On the road, Carolina averages the most shots on goal, a trend that is expected to continue tonight. However, their strong point—goaltending—has encountered some difficulties recently. While Frederik Andersen has won his last four games, there’s a possibility that Brandon Bussi will be in the net tonight. Unfortunately, Bussi has allowed 12 goals in his last 3 starts and hasn’t achieved a save percentage above .900 since February 5, when he recorded a 16-save shutout against the New York Rangers. Although the rookie has performed impressively, he might be showing signs of fatigue from a long season.

Toronto still has a slim chance of making the playoffs, but realistically, its chances are low. Some players on the team need to prove to management that they deserve to stay for next season. Even without Auston Matthews, the Maple Leafs could pose a challenge for the Hurricanes. They may be considered underdogs, but their +180 odds suggest they have a 35% chance of winning, which seems too low given Carolina’s recent struggles. Therefore, we lean towards the Leafs based solely on value.

Hurricanes vs Maple Leafs prediction: Toronto (+180) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.