Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets meet Saturday in NHL action at the Canada Life Centre. Here’s a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets Pick.

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Mammoth and Golden Knights, and they play the Wild next. The Maple Leafs have won 8 of their last 12 games.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 3.36 goals per game and are scoring 17.2 percent of their power-play opportunities. Auston Matthews leads Toronto with 23 goals, William Nylander has 31 assists, and John Tavares has 115 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 3.28 goals per game and are killing 83.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Joseph Woll has allowed 49 goals on 558 shots faced, while Dennis Hildeby has given up 43 goals on 472 shots.

Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview

The Winnipeg Jets beat the Wild and Islanders, and they play the Blackhawks next. The Jets have won 4 straight games.

The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 3.04 goals per game and are scoring 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Mark Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 23 goals, Kyle Connor has 33 assists, and Gabriel Vilardi has 96 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 3.11 goals per game and are killing 78.3 percent of their opponents’ power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 76 goals on 768 shots faced, and Eric Comrie has allowed 52 goals on 449 shots.

Why the Winnipeg Jets will win

• The Jets have won each of their last four games.
• The Maple Leafs have lost five of their last six road games against Central Division opponents.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games after coming off overtime.
• The Maple Leafs have lost the first period in each of their last four night games against Central Division opponents.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Jets have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Maple Leafs have won seven of their last eight games against the Jets.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 10 of the Jets’ last 11 games at Canada Life Centre.
• The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites.
• The Maple Leafs have won the second period in four of their last five games when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Jets’ last eight games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eight of the Maple Leafs’ last 10 road games against Central Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 18 of the Jets’ last 19 home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last four games at Canada Life Centre.

Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts

• Mark Scheifele has scored a goal in eight of his last nine appearances with the Jets as favorites against the Maple Leafs.
• Kyle Connor has recorded at least one assist in 13 of the Jets’ last 15 night games at Canada Life Centre.
• Alex Iafallo has recorded three blocks against the Maple Leafs this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts

• Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Jets.
• William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in six of his last eight appearances against the Jets.
• Matias Maccelli has recorded two points against the Jets this season – equal-most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest losing streak (11 games) in the NHL this season (including playoffs).
• The Winnipeg Jets have recorded the longest road losing streak (9 games) in the NHL this season (including playoffs).
• The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 32nd in the league for shots against per game this season (31.4).
• The Toronto Maple Leafs have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 2 this season (4).

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction

The Maple Leafs have had more positive results lately on the road, but it’s still where 11 of their 16 losses have come this season. Even though you can argue the Maple Leafs are the more talented side, and they beat the Jets on New Year’s Day, I need more bang for my buck to back this team on the road. Also, the Jets have won 4 straight games and are on an offensive explosion. The Jets have scored 3 or more goals in 6 straight games. We’re getting a soft price here. Give me the Jets.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Winnipeg Jets