New Jersey Devils

Ice Hockey NHL Scotiabank Arena Tue 30 Dec 19:00

Toronto Maple Leafs

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings
  13. Live Stream

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Maple Leafs

The New Jersey Devils go up against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 30.

We Can’t Resist Backing Leafs to Win

Take the Maple Leafs at -104 on the Moneyline to get the better of the Devils. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming an outright victory.

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Devils 5-2 Winners in Previous H2H

New Jersey Devils suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 4-3 (OT) in their previous game. This was at home to Washington Capitals at Prudential Center. Jesper Bratt scored two goals and Cody Glass bagged the other.

Toronto Maple Leafs have enjoyed three straight home wins. In their last game, they lost on the road to Detroit Red Wings 3-2 (OT) at Little Caesars Arena. Matthew Knies and Nick Robertson each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Devils who came out on top when they last played the Leafs. At Scotiabank Arena, a 5-2 win was recorded. We’ve seen six Leafs wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 9-8-1 3.4 .883 0
23/24 23-23-0 2.78 .905 2
Joseph Woll (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 7-4-1 2.7 .913 0
23/24 12-11-1 2.93 .907 0
New Jersey Devils – Last 10 Games

4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.2 goals from 29.9 shots on goal, with a 12.0% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have been giving up 2.9 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 64.0%.

Connor Brown is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Cody Glass recording 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Allen have a 2.69 goal against average with a .908 save percentage.

Toronto Maple Leafs – Last 10 Games

The Leafs have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 15.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.6 goals from 30.7 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 95.8%.

The top points scorer is William Nylander with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Auston Matthews is next best after registering 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Dennis Hildeby have a 3.23 GAA with a .894 SV%, including one shutout.

New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction & Picks

We cover the key New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to bet on Toronto Maple Leafs to win this NHL encounter and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -104 that they claim the victory.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making hockey picks. Up-to-date NHL team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Devils vs Maple Leafs stats:

  • Maple Leafs have won 3 consecutive games at home.
  • Maple Leafs have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • Devils have lost their last 3 games.
  • Devils have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
  • Devils have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Maple Leafs have won 6 of their last 10 games against Devils.

Leafs Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 51% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dawson Mercer Over 1.5 Shots -164 BetMGM logo

Dawson Mercer (Devils) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in 5 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -164 that this happens.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Moneyline Maple Leafs
To Score Matthew Knies
Shots on Goal Dawson Mercer Over 1.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are the Maple Leafs on the moneyline, Matthew Knies (Maple Leafs) to score and Dawson Mercer (Devils) to have Over 1.5 shots.

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New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Anticipating a Close Contest

If you want to bet on Toronto Maple Leafs, then Moneyline odds of -104 are on offer, although New Jersey Devils are a -115 chance. The sportsbook traders give the road team a 53% probability of success.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of +114.

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Auston Matthews is the First Goalscorer Favorite

Auston Matthews can be backed to find the net at anytime at +125. There is the chance to back the market leader to score the first goal at +875.

Player Goals

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)
First
+125
Anytime
+875
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Jack Hughes (Devils)
First
+150
Anytime
+950
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Nico Hischier (Devils)
First
+175
Anytime
+1150
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John Tavares (Maple Leafs)
First
+195
Anytime
+1250
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Player Assists

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)
Over 0.5
+110
Under 0.5
-149
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Jack Hughes (Devils)
Over 0.5
+120
Under 0.5
-161
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Nico Hischier (Devils)
Over 0.5
+130
Under 0.5
-175
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Matthew Knies (Maple Leafs)
Over 0.5
+135
Under 0.5
-185
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Player Shots

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)
Over 3.5
-164
Under 3.5
+125
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Jack Hughes (Devils)
Over 3.5
+110
Under 3.5
-149
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Nico Hischier (Devils)
Over 2.5
+105
Under 2.5
-141
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John Tavares (Maple Leafs)
Over 2.5
-118
Under 2.5
-115
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Toronto Maple Leafs logo Toronto Maple Leafs Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
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Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
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Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
63 Jesper Bratt 38 18.91 8 23 31 -8
13 Nico Hischier 38 20.89 10 20 29 -3
91 Dawson Mercer 38 18.81 10 14 24 10
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
88 William Nylander 33 19.17 14 27 41 -1
91 John Tavares 38 18.15 15 20 35 -5
23 Matthew Knies 35 19.62 10 24 34 -2

Injuries & Suspensions

New Jersey Devils Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Evgenii Dadonov
Injured
Zack MacEwen
Injured
Simon Nemec
Injured
Johnny Kovacevic
Injured

Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Brandon Carlo
Injured
Anthony Stolarz
Injured
Dakota Mermis
Injured
William Nylander
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous New Jersey Devils Lineups

27 Dec NHL
Capitals 4-3 Devils
23 Dec NHL
Devils 1-2 Islanders
21 Dec NHL
Sabres 3-1 Devils
19 Dec NHL
Devils 2-1 Mammoth
17 Dec NHL
Devils 2-1 Golden Knights
14 Dec NHL
Canucks 2-1 Devils
13 Dec NHL
Ducks 1-4 Devils
11 Dec NHL
Lightning 8-4 Devils
09 Dec NHL
Devils 4-3 Senators
06 Dec NHL
Devils 1-4 Bruins

Previous Toronto Maple Leafs Lineups

28 Dec NHL
Maple Leafs 2-3 Red Wings
27 Dec NHL
Senators 5-7 Maple Leafs
23 Dec NHL
Penguins 3-6 Maple Leafs
21 Dec NHL
Maple Leafs 1-5 Stars
20 Dec NHL
Maple Leafs 3-5 Predators
18 Dec NHL
Maple Leafs 0-4 Capitals
16 Dec NHL
Blackhawks 2-3 Maple Leafs
13 Dec NHL
Oilers 6-3 Maple Leafs
11 Dec NHL
Sharks 3-2 Maple Leafs
08 Dec NHL
Lightning 0-2 Maple Leafs
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 38 24 11 3 51 0.671 15 20 129 110 19 13-6-1 11-5-2 4-2 7-3 2W
2 NY Islanders 39 21 14 4 46 0.59 15 18 111 108 3 12-7-2 9-7-2 3-4 5-5 1L
3 Philadelphia 37 19 11 7 45 0.608 12 14 112 106 6 11-5-4 8-6-3 5-3 4-6 1L
4 Washington 39 20 14 5 45 0.577 18 20 124 111 13 11-7-2 9-7-3 0-4 3-7 1L
5 NY Rangers 41 19 17 5 43 0.524 12 17 106 110 -4 5-10-3 14-7-2 2-0 4-6 2L
6 New Jersey 38 20 16 2 42 0.553 13 17 106 114 -8 10-7-2 10-9-0 3-0 4-6 3L
7 Pittsburgh 37 16 12 9 41 0.554 14 15 117 122 -5 7-6-5 9-6-4 1-5 2-8 1W
8 Columbus 38 17 15 6 40 0.526 10 13 116 128 -12 8-6-3 9-9-3 4-1 4-6 3W
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Detroit 40 23 14 3 49 0.613 16 21 125 129 -4 13-7-1 10-7-2 2-2 7-3 1W
2 Tampa Bay 38 22 13 3 47 0.618 18 21 126 101 25 11-9-0 11-4-3 1-1 6-4 4W
3 Montreal 38 20 12 6 46 0.605 13 18 127 129 -2 10-9-1 10-3-5 2-4 5-5 1L
4 Florida 38 21 15 2 44 0.579 18 19 124 121 3 13-8-2 8-7-0 2-1 7-3 1W
5 Buffalo 38 20 14 4 44 0.579 14 17 120 120 0 12-5-2 8-9-2 3-0 9-1 9W
6 Boston 40 20 18 2 42 0.525 14 18 124 132 -8 12-8-1 8-10-1 2-1 3-7 6L
7 Ottawa 38 18 15 5 41 0.539 13 15 125 124 1 8-7-3 10-8-2 3-0 5-5 3L
8 Toronto 38 17 15 6 40 0.526 13 17 124 129 -5 12-5-5 5-10-1 0-1 4-6 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 38 29 2 7 65 0.855 26 28 153 87 66 16-0-2 13-2-5 1-4 9-1 8W
2 Dallas 39 25 7 7 57 0.731 21 22 139 105 34 12-5-2 13-2-5 3-3 6-4 2L
3 Minnesota 40 24 10 6 54 0.675 17 21 126 104 22 13-4-5 11-6-1 3-1 8-2 2W
4 Utah 40 18 19 3 39 0.488 13 18 119 116 3 9-7-1 9-12-2 0-0 4-6 2L
5 Nashville 38 17 17 4 38 0.5 12 15 109 127 -18 10-9-2 7-8-2 2-0 7-3 1W
6 St Louis 40 15 17 8 38 0.475 15 15 100 137 -37 8-9-5 7-8-3 0-2 4-6 1L
7 Winnipeg 37 15 18 4 34 0.459 13 14 107 114 -7 8-8-2 7-10-2 1-1 1-9 6L
8 Chicago 38 14 18 6 34 0.447 12 13 106 124 -18 7-8-3 7-10-3 1-2 2-8 1L
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Edmonton 40 20 14 6 46 0.575 15 20 135 132 3 10-3-3 10-11-3 0-2 7-3 1W
2 Vegas 37 17 9 11 45 0.608 13 16 117 115 2 8-5-6 9-4-5 1-5 4-6 2L
3 Anaheim 39 21 16 2 44 0.564 13 17 134 137 -3 12-7-0 9-9-2 4-0 3-7 3L
4 LA Kings 38 16 13 9 41 0.539 11 15 99 102 -3 5-8-4 11-5-5 1-5 3-7 1L
5 San Jose 39 19 17 3 41 0.526 11 18 120 136 -16 10-7-3 9-10-0 1-1 6-4 2W
6 Seattle 37 16 14 7 39 0.527 11 16 95 111 -16 8-7-4 8-7-3 0-4 5-5 1L
7 Calgary 39 17 18 4 38 0.487 13 15 103 116 -13 11-5-2 6-13-2 2-2 7-3 2W
8 Vancouver 38 16 19 3 35 0.461 10 12 109 130 -21 4-11-1 12-8-2 4-0 6-4 1W
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 38 24 11 3 51 0.671 15 20 129 110 19 13-6-1 11-5-2 4-2 7-3 2W
2 Detroit 40 23 14 3 49 0.613 16 21 125 129 -4 13-7-1 10-7-2 2-2 7-3 1W
3 Tampa Bay 38 22 13 3 47 0.618 18 21 126 101 25 11-9-0 11-4-3 1-1 6-4 4W
4 Montreal 38 20 12 6 46 0.605 13 18 127 129 -2 10-9-1 10-3-5 2-4 5-5 1L
5 NY Islanders 39 21 14 4 46 0.59 15 18 111 108 3 12-7-2 9-7-2 3-4 5-5 1L
6 Philadelphia 37 19 11 7 45 0.608 12 14 112 106 6 11-5-4 8-6-3 5-3 4-6 1L
7 Washington 39 20 14 5 45 0.577 18 20 124 111 13 11-7-2 9-7-3 0-4 3-7 1L
8 Florida 38 21 15 2 44 0.579 18 19 124 121 3 13-8-2 8-7-0 2-1 7-3 1W
9 Buffalo 38 20 14 4 44 0.579 14 17 120 120 0 12-5-2 8-9-2 3-0 9-1 9W
10 NY Rangers 41 19 17 5 43 0.524 12 17 106 110 -4 5-10-3 14-7-2 2-0 4-6 2L
11 New Jersey 38 20 16 2 42 0.553 13 17 106 114 -8 10-7-2 10-9-0 3-0 4-6 3L
12 Boston 40 20 18 2 42 0.525 14 18 124 132 -8 12-8-1 8-10-1 2-1 3-7 6L
13 Pittsburgh 37 16 12 9 41 0.554 14 15 117 122 -5 7-6-5 9-6-4 1-5 2-8 1W
14 Ottawa 38 18 15 5 41 0.539 13 15 125 124 1 8-7-3 10-8-2 3-0 5-5 3L
15 Toronto 38 17 15 6 40 0.526 13 17 124 129 -5 12-5-5 5-10-1 0-1 4-6 1L
16 Columbus 38 17 15 6 40 0.526 10 13 116 128 -12 8-6-3 9-9-3 4-1 4-6 3W
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 38 29 2 7 65 0.855 26 28 153 87 66 16-0-2 13-2-5 1-4 9-1 8W
2 Dallas 39 25 7 7 57 0.731 21 22 139 105 34 12-5-2 13-2-5 3-3 6-4 2L
3 Minnesota 40 24 10 6 54 0.675 17 21 126 104 22 13-4-5 11-6-1 3-1 8-2 2W
4 Edmonton 40 20 14 6 46 0.575 15 20 135 132 3 10-3-3 10-11-3 0-2 7-3 1W
5 Vegas 37 17 9 11 45 0.608 13 16 117 115 2 8-5-6 9-4-5 1-5 4-6 2L
6 Anaheim 39 21 16 2 44 0.564 13 17 134 137 -3 12-7-0 9-9-2 4-0 3-7 3L
7 LA Kings 38 16 13 9 41 0.539 11 15 99 102 -3 5-8-4 11-5-5 1-5 3-7 1L
8 San Jose 39 19 17 3 41 0.526 11 18 120 136 -16 10-7-3 9-10-0 1-1 6-4 2W
9 Seattle 37 16 14 7 39 0.527 11 16 95 111 -16 8-7-4 8-7-3 0-4 5-5 1L
10 Utah 40 18 19 3 39 0.488 13 18 119 116 3 9-7-1 9-12-2 0-0 4-6 2L
11 Nashville 38 17 17 4 38 0.5 12 15 109 127 -18 10-9-2 7-8-2 2-0 7-3 1W
12 Calgary 39 17 18 4 38 0.487 13 15 103 116 -13 11-5-2 6-13-2 2-2 7-3 2W
13 St Louis 40 15 17 8 38 0.475 15 15 100 137 -37 8-9-5 7-8-3 0-2 4-6 1L
14 Vancouver 38 16 19 3 35 0.461 10 12 109 130 -21 4-11-1 12-8-2 4-0 6-4 1W
15 Winnipeg 37 15 18 4 34 0.459 13 14 107 114 -7 8-8-2 7-10-2 1-1 1-9 6L
16 Chicago 38 14 18 6 34 0.447 12 13 106 124 -18 7-8-3 7-10-3 1-2 2-8 1L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 38 29 2 7 65 0.855 26 28 153 87 66 16-0-2 13-2-5 1-4 9-1 8W
2 Dallas 39 25 7 7 57 0.731 21 22 139 105 34 12-5-2 13-2-5 3-3 6-4 2L
3 Minnesota 40 24 10 6 54 0.675 17 21 126 104 22 13-4-5 11-6-1 3-1 8-2 2W
4 Carolina 38 24 11 3 51 0.671 15 20 129 110 19 13-6-1 11-5-2 4-2 7-3 2W
5 Detroit 40 23 14 3 49 0.613 16 21 125 129 -4 13-7-1 10-7-2 2-2 7-3 1W
6 Tampa Bay 38 22 13 3 47 0.618 18 21 126 101 25 11-9-0 11-4-3 1-1 6-4 4W
7 Montreal 38 20 12 6 46 0.605 13 18 127 129 -2 10-9-1 10-3-5 2-4 5-5 1L
8 NY Islanders 39 21 14 4 46 0.59 15 18 111 108 3 12-7-2 9-7-2 3-4 5-5 1L
9 Edmonton 40 20 14 6 46 0.575 15 20 135 132 3 10-3-3 10-11-3 0-2 7-3 1W
10 Vegas 37 17 9 11 45 0.608 13 16 117 115 2 8-5-6 9-4-5 1-5 4-6 2L
11 Philadelphia 37 19 11 7 45 0.608 12 14 112 106 6 11-5-4 8-6-3 5-3 4-6 1L
12 Washington 39 20 14 5 45 0.577 18 20 124 111 13 11-7-2 9-7-3 0-4 3-7 1L
13 Florida 38 21 15 2 44 0.579 18 19 124 121 3 13-8-2 8-7-0 2-1 7-3 1W
14 Buffalo 38 20 14 4 44 0.579 14 17 120 120 0 12-5-2 8-9-2 3-0 9-1 9W
15 Anaheim 39 21 16 2 44 0.564 13 17 134 137 -3 12-7-0 9-9-2 4-0 3-7 3L
16 NY Rangers 41 19 17 5 43 0.524 12 17 106 110 -4 5-10-3 14-7-2 2-0 4-6 2L
17 New Jersey 38 20 16 2 42 0.553 13 17 106 114 -8 10-7-2 10-9-0 3-0 4-6 3L
18 Boston 40 20 18 2 42 0.525 14 18 124 132 -8 12-8-1 8-10-1 2-1 3-7 6L
19 Pittsburgh 37 16 12 9 41 0.554 14 15 117 122 -5 7-6-5 9-6-4 1-5 2-8 1W
20 Ottawa 38 18 15 5 41 0.539 13 15 125 124 1 8-7-3 10-8-2 3-0 5-5 3L
21 LA Kings 38 16 13 9 41 0.539 11 15 99 102 -3 5-8-4 11-5-5 1-5 3-7 1L
22 San Jose 39 19 17 3 41 0.526 11 18 120 136 -16 10-7-3 9-10-0 1-1 6-4 2W
23 Toronto 38 17 15 6 40 0.526 13 17 124 129 -5 12-5-5 5-10-1 0-1 4-6 1L
24 Columbus 38 17 15 6 40 0.526 10 13 116 128 -12 8-6-3 9-9-3 4-1 4-6 3W
25 Seattle 37 16 14 7 39 0.527 11 16 95 111 -16 8-7-4 8-7-3 0-4 5-5 1L
26 Utah 40 18 19 3 39 0.488 13 18 119 116 3 9-7-1 9-12-2 0-0 4-6 2L
27 Nashville 38 17 17 4 38 0.5 12 15 109 127 -18 10-9-2 7-8-2 2-0 7-3 1W
28 Calgary 39 17 18 4 38 0.487 13 15 103 116 -13 11-5-2 6-13-2 2-2 7-3 2W
29 St Louis 40 15 17 8 38 0.475 15 15 100 137 -37 8-9-5 7-8-3 0-2 4-6 1L
30 Vancouver 38 16 19 3 35 0.461 10 12 109 130 -21 4-11-1 12-8-2 4-0 6-4 1W
31 Winnipeg 37 15 18 4 34 0.459 13 14 107 114 -7 8-8-2 7-10-2 1-1 1-9 6L
32 Chicago 38 14 18 6 34 0.447 12 13 106 124 -18 7-8-3 7-10-3 1-2 2-8 1L