Read our Maple Leafs vs Devils pick and preview for this NHL regular season game in Newark. Check out who we like to win and cover the puck line in this NHL matchup.
- The Maple Leafs come in at 16-9-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Maple Leafs are currently 11th in the league.
- Toronto will look to get back on track after an overtime loss to the Wild.
- The Devils hold a 18-10-2 record so far.
- The Devils are are averaging 3.4 goals per contest so far.
- The Devils are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Flames.
Maple Leafs vs Devils Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Maple Leafs and Devils. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Eastern conference game currently have the Devils as the -1.5 goal favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
Maple Leafs vs. Devils Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils
- Where: Newark at Prudential Center
- Date: Tuesday, December 10th
- Betting Odds NJ -1.5, TOR +117 | NJ -139 O/U 6
Maple Leafs Preview: Can Toronto Lock in a Road Win?
Toronto’s latest game was a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, dropping their record to 16-9-2. The Maple Leafs were the underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.
After the Wild scored first, William Nylander tied it up for Toronto with 19:08 gone in the first period. The game remained scoreless until the Wild found the net again, 2:14 into overtime.
William Nylander netted his ninth goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews picked up his sixth assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th assist of the year.
The Maple Leafs took 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 10 giveaways in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild.
Toronto’s defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime, but they held Minnesota scoreless in between. Anthony Stolarz recorded 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the Leafs’ defense had 2 takeaways and 30 hits.
Devils Preview: Can the Devils Live Up to the Hype at Home?
New Jersey’s latest game was a 3-0 road loss to the Flames, bringing their record to 18-10-2. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the game fell short of that mark.
All three goals were scored in the third period, with the Devils unable to find the net. The Flames sealed the game with an empty-net goal at 16:45 in the final period.
New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary. The Devils managed 22 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net. They were held scoreless through all three periods, including the third, when the Flames scored all three of their goals.
Turnovers were a problem for the Devils, as they recorded 19 giveaways. None of their players scored, and they did not convert on any power play opportunities.
Defensively, the Devils were solid through the first two periods, keeping the game scoreless. However, they conceded three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. The defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits, while goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage.
Maple Leafs vs Devils Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Toronto has an puck line record of 1-2 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Devils have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, New Jersey has an puck line mark of 7-3 while going 4-6 straight up.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Maple Leafs have a straight up record of 7-3 and an puck line mark of 5-5.
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