Toronto Maple Leafs (46-23-9) vs New Jersey Devils (37-37-5)
Game Info: Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs -200 / New Jersey Devils +170 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article we will formulate a Devils vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 11th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Devils recent form and recent player performance
- The Maple Leafs recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto
- Recent betting trends in games played between New Jersey and Toronto
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between New Jersey and Toronto
Devils Preview
The New Jersey Devils are 37-37-5 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 5-2 in their last game. New Jersey led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Devils were out shot by a total of 39-20 and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. New Jersey lost to Nashville by a score of 3-2 in the game prior to Toronto, but did beat Ottawa before that. The Devils are scoring 3.25 goals per game and they are allowing 3.43 goals against per game, while going 21.9% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with 25 goals, 54 assists, and 243 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jake Allen, who is 11-17-4 this year with a 3.38 goals against average and an .898 save percentage.
Maple Leafs Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 46-23-9 this season after they defeated the Devils in their last game. Toronto trailed 2-1 early in the second period, but they got goals from Bertuzzi (2, Giordano, and Matthews to pull away for the win. The Maple Leafs recorded 39 shots on goal and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Toronto defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 3-2 and Montreal by a score of 4-2 in the two games prior to New Jersey. The Maple Leafs are scoring 3.63 goals per game and they are allowing 3.06 goals against per game, while going 24.2% on the power play and 77.8% on the penalty kill. Auston Matthews has led Toronto with 66 goals, 38 assists, and 337 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Ilya Samsonov, who is 23-6-7 this season with a 3.00 goals against average and an .895 save percentage.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Rielly has recorded an assist in each of his last nine appearances with the Maple Leafs as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Morgan Rielly has recorded a point in each of his last nine appearances with the Maple Leafs as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in each of the Maple Leafs' last six games.
- Auston Matthews ranks 1st in the league for Goals (66) this season.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Nico Hischier has scored a goal in each of the Devils' last four games as underdogs against the Maple Leafs.
- Dougie Hamilton has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with the Devils as underdogs.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances with the Devils as underdogs.
- Brendan Smith has recorded two assists against the Maple Leafs this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 3rd in the league for goals per game this season (3.63).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 8th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.22%).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.43).
- The New Jersey Devils are one of only two teams to win 10+ games when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season.
Devils vs Maple Leafs Prediction
Toronto comes into this matchup trying to catch Florida for second in the Atlantic, but they are most likely going to finish third in the division. The Maple Leafs have won six of their last seven games and they have allowed two goals or fewer in five of those wins. New Jersey has lost five of their last six games and they have struggled defensively all season. I think the Maple Leafs are going to have another solid offensive night and I think we will get plenty of goals here. Take the over in this game.
David’s Pick Over 6.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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