In this article, we will formulate a Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 28th, at the Canada Life Centre.
Perfect Start for the Jets
Enough people still probably aren’t talking about how good the Jets have looked so far this season and they come into this game with an 8-0-0 record. In the last game against the Calgary Flames, the Jets scored five goals and they ended up winning by two goals. Mason Appleton and Kyle Connor both scored a goal and added an assist. The Jets are averaging 4.5 goals while their defense is giving up 2.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd. Kyle Connor has scored six goals and added four assists so far this season.
Why the Jets Will Beat the Maple Leafs
- The Jets have won each of their last 12 games as favorites.
- The Maple Leafs have lost four of their last five road games.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road games after coming off overtime.
- The home team has covered the puck line in three of the Maple Leafs’ last four games.
The Maple Leafs Are Struggling
The Maple Leafs’ last game came against the Boston Bruins and they ended up losing 4-3. Two games ago against the St. Louis Blues, the Maple Leafs ended up losing 5-1. The Maple Leafs have lost five games in a row. The Maple Leafs have lost three games in a row and the defense has been an issue heading into this game. The Maple Leafs are averaging 2.89 goals while their defense is giving up 3.11 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is ranked 13th. Mitch Marner has scored one goal and added nine assists so far this season. The Maple Leafs will meet the Red Wings and Blue Jackets after this game.
Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
The Jets have been perfect to start the season and the perfect play is going to continue here. The Jets’ offense is averaging 4.5 and they are going to have no issue against the Toronto Maple Leafs’ defense. The Jets defense is also giving up only 2.0 goals per game and their defense is going to dominate here. The Jets are going to come out on top here. Back the Jets -1.5 to cash here.