The New Jersey Devils (20-16-2) are set to face the Toronto Maple Leafs (17-15-6) in an NHL matchup tonight at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. The puck is scheduled to drop at 9:00 p.m. EDT and the game will be available for viewing on ESPN+.
Currently, the Devils are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with an over/under of 6 goals (-115 for over and -105 for under). The moneyline sees the Devils at -115 to win outright, while the Maple Leafs are slightly behind at -105, making them potential underdogs.
As for the teams, the Devils are attempting to break a three-game losing streak and look to Jesper Bratt, who has stepped up as their key offensive player with eight goals and 23 assists. On the other hand, the Maple Leafs have struggled this season, positioned last in the Atlantic Division with a record that has not met expectations. The team’s leading scorer, William Nylander, boasts 14 goals and 27 assists, but he may be sorely missed due to injury, alongside star player Auston Matthews.
Given Toronto’s ongoing injury challenges, New Jersey’s higher health status could give them an advantage in this matchup. The lack of key players such as Matthews and Nylander could limit the Maple Leafs’ ability to compete at full strength against the Devils.
In terms of betting predictions, a parlay including the Devils’ moneyline and a prop bet for goaltender Jacob Markstrom to achieve over 22.5 saves is suggested, owing to his strong performance recently, cashing in on this mark in nine of his last eleven games.
With both teams facing critical moments in their seasons, fans can look forward to an exciting matchup that could shift the dynamics in the Atlantic Division. As the game unfolds, it’s a chance for the Devils to reclaim momentum while the Maple Leafs will be eager to fight against the odds.