The Toronto Maple Leafs (46-23-9), third in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division, host the New Jersey Devils (37-37-5), seventh in the Metropolitan Division, in one of 10 games on a busy NHL schedule Thursday. It’s the second game this week between the two NHL teams, with the Maple Leafs beating the Devils 5-2 in New Jersey on Tuesday.
Devils vs Maple Leafs Picks
- NHL Pick: Maple Leafs -190
Toronto is guaranteed to make the NHL playoffs and are three points behind the Florida Panthers for home ice in a potential first-round match-up, while the Devils are officially eliminated from contention.
Jake Allen (3.28 GAA, .898 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Devils betting insights, while Ilya Samsonov (3.00 GAA, .895 save percentage) is projected to start in goal for the Maple Leafs. Let’s take a look at the Devils vs Maple Leafs betting analysis.
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New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
Devils vs Maple Leafs Information
New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Location of the game: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
Date & Time: Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)
New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Recent Scores
New Jersey comes into Thursday’s game against the Maple Leafs on a two-game losing streak. They lost 3-2 in a shootout to the Nashville Predators before losing to Toronto on Tuesday. Allen stopped 34 of 38 shots faced in the 5-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Nico Hischier and Dawson Mercer each had a goal and an assist.
Toronto has been one of the best NHL teams since the All-Star break and 7-3-0 in their last 10 games. They’re on a three-game winning streak with victories over the Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Montreal Canadiens. Joseph Woll made 18 saves in Toronto’s 5-2 win over New Jersey Devils. Tyler Bertuzzi led the way offensively with 2 goals and 1 assist in that game.
New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Analysis
Devils Playing out the Season
New Jersey has three games left in the season and they’d need to win all three – and get a ton of help – to even have a small chance at making the playoffs. For all intents and purposes, the team is done and looking ahead to next season. The Devils were among the NHL picks to make the playoffs this year after a strong season in 2022-23, but were plagued by injuries and inconsistent goaltending all season long.
The Devils are T10th in NHL stats for goals per game (3.25) and 16th in shots (31.1), but rank 27th in goals allowed (3.43) and 18th in shots allowed (30.2). They’re better on the road than they are at home, with a 20-17-2 record compared to a 17-20-3 record. The Devils are 3-2 in their last five NHL games on the road.
Jesper Bratt leads the Devils in NHL player stats with 79 points (25 goals, 54 assists) and Jack Hughes is second with 74 points (27 goals, 47 assists).
Maple Leafs Still Fighting for Home Ice
Toronto still has plenty to play for. They’re three points behind the Panthers for home ice in what could be a first-round playoff matchup and Auston Matthews has four games left to score four goals and hit 70 on the season. Matthews is the Maple Leafs’ scoring leader with 104 points (66 goals, 38 assists) and William Nylander is second with 96 points (40 goals, 56 assists).
Toronto is 22-14-3 on home ice this season, including 3-2 in their last five games. They’re top-10 in most offensive categories, including third in goals (3.63) and eighth in power-play percentage (24.2). In other Maple Leafs betting trends, the team is 6-3-1 in its last 10 games against teams in the Metropolitan.
Updates
Hughes is out with a shoulder injury, while Lazar and Bastian are also on the NHL injury report for NJ. Toronto is without Timothy Liljegren, Joel Edmundson, and Calle Jarnkrok.
New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Devils are +160 moneyline underdogs in the Devils vs Maple Leafs betting analysis and have NHL Vegas odds of +1.5 (-150) for the puck line. The Maple Leafs are -190 moneyline favorites with -1.5 (+130) puck line odds. The total is 6.5 according to BetUS.
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New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Prediction
- NHL Pick: Maple Leafs -190
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