The Toronto Maple Leafs (10-5-5) and New Jersey Devils (16-3-0) meet Wednesday at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Devils odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Maple Leafs are looking to bounce back after a 3-2 overtime loss as the favorite against the New York Islanders in Toronto on Monday night. Toronto has a 3-0-2 record in the last 5 outings, losing a pair of 3-2 OT games, including against the Devils last Thursday.
The Devils have won 13 consecutive games, including 10 in regulation. New Jersey’s last setback was a 6-3 loss in Newark on Oct. 24 against the Washington Capitals. The Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 games for the Devils, with New Jersey allowing just 1.6 goals per game in the last 5.
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Maple Leafs at Devils odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:11 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Devils -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs -0.5 (+115) | Devils +0.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Maple Leafs at Devils projected goalies
Matt Murray (2-1-1, 2.76 GAA, .913 SV%) vs. Vitek Vanecek (9-1-0, 2.14 GAA, .918 SV%, 1 SO)
Murray allowed just 2 goals on 34 shots in a win Saturday against the visiting Buffalo Sabres. He was in the crease the last time these teams played, turning aside 30 of the 33 shots he faced in the 3-2 overtime setback.
Yegor Sharangovich beat Murray 57 seconds into overtime, making Vanecek a winner in Thursday’s OT win in Toronto. Vanecek has a 6-0-0 record with a 2.18 GAA and .926 SV% in 6 starts and 7 appearances in November, and he hasn’t lost a start since Oct. 15 at home against the Detroit Red Wings.
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Maple Leafs at Devils picks and predictions
Prediction
Maple Leafs 3, Devils 2
The MAPLE LEAFS (+120) played the Devils (-140) tough in Toronto Thursday, and the Leafs have the kind of high-octane offense to snap New Jersey’s lengthy win streak.
The Devils aren’t going to keep winning forever, and the Leafs are 22-6 in the last 28 games inside the Metropolitan Division.
In addition, the Leafs are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings, while going 4-0 in the last 4 trips to New Jersey.
Puck line/Against the spread
AVOID.
With a line of a half-goal this is pick ’em game and the ML offers better value.
Over/Under
UNDER 6.5 (-120) is the lean here.
The Under cashed in the 1st meeting in Toronto last week, and the Under has cashed in 9 of the last 10 Toronto games against teams with a winning record. The Under is also 14-6-1 in the last 21 for the Leafs overall. The Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 games overall for the Devils, too.
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