The Ottawa Senators face a challenging situation as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 3 of their 2025 NHL playoffs series on Thursday, currently trailing 2-0. The series began with a dominant 6-2 win for Toronto in Game 1. While the Senators showed resilience in Game 2, pushing the game into overtime at Scotiabank Arena, the Maple Leafs ultimately secured a 3-2 victory thanks to Max Domi`s wrist shot, taking a commanding series lead.
Game 3 is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. According to the latest odds, the Ottawa Senators are favored on the money line at -126 (bet $126 to win $100), while the Toronto Maple Leafs are the underdogs at +105 (bet $100 to win $105). The total number of goals expected is set at 5.5 for the over/under. On the puck line, the Senators are -1.5 with odds of +198.
Key Betting Picks for Game 3
Based on analysis, here are two notable betting recommendations for the Senators vs. Maple Leafs matchup:
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Maple Leafs +1.5 on the Puck Line (-240):
Toronto enters this game on a strong run, having won seven consecutive contests since April 9, covering the puck line in each of these wins. Recent meetings held at the Canadian Tire Centre between these two teams have been closely contested, with the margin of victory being just one goal.
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Auston Matthews Anytime Goal Scorer (+125):
Despite not yet finding the net in the postseason, three-time Rocket Richard Trophy winner Auston Matthews is expected to be a scoring threat. He concluded the regular season on a three-game goal streak and boasts an impressive record against the Senators throughout his career, having scored 25 goals in 35 games. The odds for him to score at any point during Game 3 are set at +125.
