4/6 NHL: Toronto at Boston

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The puck drops in the latest battle of a long-running war between the Maple Leafs and the Bruins Thursday at TD Banknorth Garden.

Toronto takes its 36-32-7 mark to Boston to rumble with the 28-35-13 Bruins.

Oddsmakers like the Bruins in this one, opening the line at 135 in favor of Boston. OVER/UNDER betting has opened at 6.

The Maple Leafs come off a 3-2 win against the Islanders, a game where they were favorites. The game went under the closing total of 6.5.

Mike Sullivan's team was busy last game losing to Montreal 5-3 as underdogs. The 8 goals sent that game over the total of 5.5.

Some trends to consider:
Toronto is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 games against Boston
Toronto is 4-12-0 SU in its last 16 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
Toronto is 4-7-2 OU in its last 13 away
Toronto is 8-13-4 OU in its last 25 games
Boston is 7-1-0 OU in its last 8 games
Boston is 3-6-0 OU in its last 9 at home
Boston is 1-4-0 SU in its last 5 games after scoring 3 to 4 goals
Boston is 1-5-0 OU in its last 6 games against Toronto

Next up:
Toronto at Philadelphia, Saturday, April 8
Boston home to N.Y. Rangers, Saturday, April 8