
Maple Leafs vs Wild Prediction 1/29/25 NHL Picks Today
Minnesota Wild (29-17-4) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (30-18-2)
January 29, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Maple Leafs -170 / Minnesota Wild 142; Over/Under: 5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Maple Leafs vs Wild Prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, January 29 at the Scotiabank Arena. Let’s take a look at Maple Leafs vs Wild Pick.
The Maple Leafs Are Struggling
The Maple Leafs are struggling and they don’t have any confidence right now. Two games ago against the Columbus Blue Jackets they lost 5-1 and in the last game against the Ottawa Senators they ended up losing 2-1. Bobby McMann had a strong game scoring a goal, but that was the only goal they scored. Joseph Woll saved 21 of the 23 shots that he faced. Three games ago, against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they ended up winning 5-3.
The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.08 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.88 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 12th in the league. Opponents are shooting 9.99 percent from the field which is 9th. Mitch Marner has been the top player averaging 15 goals and added 53 assists so far this season. William Nylander has scored 28 goals and added 22 assists. After this game, Toronto will take on the Oilers, Flames, Kraken, and Canucks.
Why the Maple Leafs Will Beat the WIld
- The Wild have lost each of their last four games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The Maple Leafs have won five of their last six games against the Wild.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games following a road loss.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Bad News for the Wild
The Wild got some bad news with Kirill Kaprizov needing surgery and now their star player is out for at least a month. In the last game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Wild were able to secure a 4-2 victory. Matt finished with zero goals and added three assists. Marcus Foligno finished with a goal and added an assist. Filip Gustavson saved 18 of the 20 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Calgary Flames and they ended up losing 5-4.
The Wild are averaging 2.92 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.86 goals per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the defense is ranked 11th. Opponnets are shooting 9.68 which is 5th in the league. Kirill Kaprizov has scored 23 goals and added 29 assists. The problem though is that he’s out. Matt Boldy has scored 18 goals and 27 assists so far this season.
Maple Leafs vs Wild Prediction
The Wild are averaging only 2.92 goals per game but they don’t have Karpizov know and the offense is going to be even worse here. The Maple Leafs are averaging 3.08 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Wild’s offense is going to really struggle to get the offense going they aren’t going to keep up. Back the Maple Leafs on the puck line.