In this article we will formulate a Maple Leafs vs Devils prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 21st at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 3-2-1 this season after they lost to Seattle by a score of 4-3 in overtime in their last game. Toronto tied the game at two in the second period and at three in the third, but they picked up the loss in overtime. The Maple Leafs out shot Seattle by a total of 29-28, won 61.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Tavares (2) and Rielly, while Joshua led the team with seven hits. The Maple Leafs started Stolarz in goal, who stopped 24 out of 28 shots in the game, which was an .857 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Toronto defeated the Rangers by a score of 2-1 and the Predators by a score of 7-4. The Maple Leafs have won two of their last three games and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with seven points. Toronto has scored 3.67 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 14.3% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander has led Toronto with two goals and nine assists, while Matthew Knies has added two goals and six assists. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Anthony Stolarz, who is 2-2-1 with a 2.79 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 4-1-0 this year after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 5-3 in their last game. New Jersey had their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored three goals in the third to secure the victory. The Devils were out shot by a total of 30-23, won 42% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bratt, Brown, Hughes (2), and Mercer, while Halonen led the team with five hits. The Devils started Allen in net, who stopped 27 out of 30 shots, which was a .900 save percentage.
Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Panthers by a score of 3-1 and the Blue Jackets by a score of 3-2. The Devils have won four games in a row and they are currently second in the Metro standings with eight points. New Jersey has scored 3.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 95% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with three goals and four assists, while Hughes and Hischier have each added six points. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jake Allen, who is 2-0-0 with a 1.88 goals against average and a .934 save percentage this year.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Maple Leafs have won each of their last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Devils have lost each of their last six games at Scotiabank Arena following a home win.
- The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 road games following a win.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Devils.
- The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight night games at Scotiabank Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Devils’ last four road games following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last 10 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 10 of the Maple Leafs’ last 11 games as favorites against the Devils.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in seven of his last eight home appearances against the Devils.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one point in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 11 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in each of the Maple Leafs’ last five night games.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Timo Meier has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last seven road games against the Maple Leafs.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Devils as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Maple Leafs vs Devils Prediction
New Jersey rolls into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they are coming off of great wins against Edmonton and Florida. The Devils are 2-1-0 on the road this year, while the Maple Leafs are 3-1-1 at home. Toronto has won two of their last three games, with their last two games ending in overtime. The Devils are playing very well right now, but Toronto is the better team and they are at home. Take the Leafs to win here.