Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Maple Leafs vs Devils

The Toronto Maple Leafs go up against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, March 4.

The -118 about the Devils look very attractive when it comes to the Moneyline. We think the Maple Leafs can be beaten, so this is our prediction.

Toronto Maple Leafs have been defeated in four straight games. They were recently beaten at home to Philadelphia Flyers by a 3-2 (SO) scoreline at Scotiabank Arena. William Nylander and Dakota Joshua scored one goal apiece.

New Jersey Devils won their last game 5-1, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Prudential Center against Florida Panthers. The goals were shared around between five players including Dawson Mercer. Goalie Jacob Markstroem had a great game and ended up with 20 saves (.952).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Leafs won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 4-0 triumph when facing the Devils at Scotiabank Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Leafs wins.

Starting Goalies

Joseph Woll (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-9-4	3.1	.906	2
23/24	12-11-1	2.93	.907	0

Jake Allen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-15-1	2.7	.906	1
23/24	6-6-1	3.11	.900	0

3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 29.5 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. The Leafs have been giving up 3.8 goals from 32.4 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.1%.

Auston Matthews is the top points scorer with 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, with William Nylander racking up 8 points, 3 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Joseph Woll have a 3.77 goal against average with a .889 save percentage.

The Devils have 3 wins and 7 losses, averaging 2.0 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.8 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.9%.

The top points scorer is Jack Hughes with 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, while Dougie Hamilton is next best after registering 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.03 GAA with a .923 SV%.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

This expert Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL encounter is to back New Jersey Devils at -118. We think that the road team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Maple Leafs vs Devils stats:

• Devils have won 2 consecutive games.
• Maple Leafs have lost their last 4 games.
• Maple Leafs have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Maple Leafs have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

Devils Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Maple Leafs 1 - 3 Devils

Let’s go for the Devils to win 3-1, a bet which is available at +1800. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Maple Leafs

Devils

1-0

Maple Leafs

+4500

Devils

+4500

2-0

Maple Leafs

+4000

Devils

+4500

2-1

Maple Leafs

+1300

Devils

+1300

3-0

Maple Leafs

+3000

Devils

+3000

3-1

Maple Leafs

+1700

Devils

+1800

3-2

Maple Leafs

+800

Devils

+800

4-0

Maple Leafs

+4000

Devils

+4000

4-1

Maple Leafs

+1500

Devils

+1500

4-2

Maple Leafs

+1600

Devils

+1500

4-3

Maple Leafs

+1050

Devils

+1050

5-0

Maple Leafs

+7500

Devils

+7000

5-1

Maple Leafs

+2800

Devils

+2500

5-2

Maple Leafs

+1800

Devils

+1700

5-3

Maple Leafs

+2500

Devils

+2400

5-4

Maple Leafs

+2200

Devils

+2200

6-0

Maple Leafs

+11000

Devils

+11000

6-1

Maple Leafs

+6600

Devils

+6000

6-2

Maple Leafs

+3500

Devils

+3400

6-3

Maple Leafs

+3300

Devils

+3300

6-4

Maple Leafs

+5500

Devils

+5000

6-5

Maple Leafs

+5500

Devils

+5500

7-1

Maple Leafs

+11000

Devils

+10000

7-2

Maple Leafs

+9000

Devils

+9000

7-3

Maple Leafs

+6600

Devils

+6000

7-4

Maple Leafs

+7500

Devils

+7000

7-5

Maple Leafs

+12000

Devils

+12000

7-6

Maple Leafs

+13000

Devils

+13000

8-2

Maple Leafs

+13000

Devils

+14000

8-4

Maple Leafs

+13000

Devils

+13000

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

New Jersey Devils are on offer at -118 on the Moneyline if you want to back this team, with Toronto Maple Leafs available at -102. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 54% likely to claim a victory.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -130.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Maple Leafs

-102

Devils

-118

3-Way Moneyline

Maple Leafs

+150

Tie

+310

Devils

+145

Puck Line

Maple Leafs +1.5

-263

Devils -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+106

Over 5.5

-130

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Toronto Maple Leafs Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.1
• Hits: 21.3
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 9
• Faceoff Wins : 19.6
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.3
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

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Starting Lineups

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