Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils: Betting Odds, AI Picks & Analysis for (April 9)
The Toronto Maple Leafs (45-23-9) are in New Jersey tonight looking to extend their winning streak to three games. Here’s a quick look at the matchup:
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Hot Maple Leafs: Toronto boasts a strong road record (23-9-6) and averages a league-leading 6.8 goals per game. They’ve been on fire lately, winning their last two games according to NHL team stats
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Devils in Disarray: The New Jersey Devils (37-37-5) are in desperate need of a turnaround, especially at home where they’ve lost three straight games. Their puck line record at home is a dismal 9-30.
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Underdog Struggles: New Jersey has struggled mightily as underdogs this season, winning just nine of their 28 games in that role.
Can the Devils pull off an upset against the high-flying Maple Leafs? Tune in tonight to find out more about the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Game Information
| Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils |
| Location of the Game: Prudential Center, Newark |
| Date and Time: Tuesday, April 9th 7:00 ET |
| Reason: 2024 NHL Regular Season |
| How to watch: watchlivesports.co |
Maple Leafs vs Devils Odds
Next, we have the NHL odds for this NHL Matchup:
AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks
Here are the NHL Computer Picks for this NHL Schedule for tonight:
| TEAM | RECORD | AI PICKS | Sport Betting AI PICKS | |||
| Maple Leafs | 45-23-9-99pts | 4 | 7 | Puck Line NJ+1.5 |
ML TOR -122 |
Total OVER 6.5 |
| Devils | 37-36-5-79pts | 3 | ||||
- AI Picks: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 – New Jersey Devils 3
- Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Devils +1.5 | ML Maple Leafs -122 | OVER 6.5
Toronto Maple Leafs Game Analysis
The Maple Leafs are a force to be reckoned with offensively, averaging 3.6 goals per game (3rd in NHL). They also generate a lot of shots, ranking 7th in the league for shots on goal per game. Their record reflects this strength:
- Offensive Powerhouse: Averaging a league-leading 3.6 goals per game and ranking 7th in shots on goal per game.
- Outshoot, Outwin: Boast a 23-12 record when outshooting opponents.
- Resilient: Hold a solid 20-9 record even when they’re outshot.
However, defense is a bit of a concern for Toronto. They rank 18th in goals allowed per game, with opponents averaging nearly 30 shots on goal per game against them. On a positive note, they’ve managed 5 shutouts this season, placing them 11th in the league.
Injuries: The Maple Leafs will be without several key players tonight, including Calle Jarnkrok (hand), Matt Murray (hip), Joel Edmundson (undisclosed), John Klingberg (hip), Jake Muzzin (neck), and Timothy Liljegren (upper body) according to NHL injuries
New Jersey Devils Game Analysis
The New Jersey Devils boast a respectable offense, averaging 3.3 goals per game (11th in NHL) and ranking 12th in shots on goal per game. They capitalize on their shot advantage:
- Offensive Firepower: Average 3.3 goals per game (11th in NHL) and rank 12th in shots on goal per game.
- Shot First, Win Most: Hold a 23-17 record when outshooting opponents.
- Struggles When Outshot: A 12-19 record when they’re outshot.
Defensively, the Devils are a work in progress. They rank 17th in goals allowed per game and surrender nearly 30 shots on goal per game to opponents. Shutouts are a rarity, with just 1 all season (30th in the league).
Injuries: The Devils are missing several key players, including Dougie Hamilton (upper body), Curtis Lazar (upper body), Kaapo Kahkonen (lower body – questionable), Michael McLeod (personal), Nate Bastian (lower body), Cal Foote (personal), Nolan Foote (undisclosed), and John Marino (undisclosed – questionable).
Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Head-to-Head
The last ten Maple Leafs vs Devils matchups, Devils have gone in favor of the Maple Leafs, putting together a record of 8-2. Over the last three head to head matchups, the Devils have gone 1-2 against the spread. When looking at the last three times they have host the Maple Leafs, the Devils are 3-0 ATS. Going back to the last five head-to-head games between the Devils and Maple Leafs, the over/under record in these games is 2-3 with a combined average of 5 goals per contest.
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