Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/24
The Jets and Maple Leafs are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs will host the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Maple Leafs as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
WINNIPEG JETS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5
This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 24th.
WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:
- Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
- The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5
Can the Jets Lock in a Win at Toronto?
As the second-place team in the Western Conference, the Jets have a record of 30-11-4. In their division, they are in first place with a record of 12-4. On the road this season, Winnipeg has gone 14-5-2.
Over their last ten games, the Jets have gone 8-2 and have won two straight games as the favorite. In games against other Western Conference teams, Winnipeg has gone 17-10.
On the year, Winnipeg has an average scoring margin of +.9 goals per game. So far, they have 22 wins by multiple goals compared to just 8 by one goal.
Overall, the Jets have a puck line record of 26-19, including going 11-10 against the puck line on the road. In their last ten games, Winnipeg’s puck line record is 5-5.
For the season, the average number of goals per game in matchups featuring Winnipeg is 5.6. The season’s average over/under line is currently at 6.1. The Jets come in with an over/under record of 15-24-6.
In their last three games away from home, the Jets have a straight up record of 2-1 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
On offense, the Jets are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 14th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 21st in the league. The Jets went 15-8 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 15-3.
Winnipeg’s current leading scorer is Kyle Connor. This season, he has 18 goals, which puts him 42nd in the NHL. Connor also comes into the game with 11 assists.
Defensively, the Maple Leafs come into the season ranked 21st in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.4 shots per game against Toronto. For the season, they are ranked 8th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.
Entering the game, goalie Laurent Brossoit has started 11 games this season. His current record stands at 7-3, and his save percentage is 0.388%.
Will the Maple Leafs Make it Happen at Home?
At home this season, the Maple Leafs have gone 10-9-2 and are currently on a two-game losing streak. In the Atlantic Division, Toronto is in 4th place and has a record of 6-8. In the Eastern Conference, the Maple Leafs are in 7th place with a record of 23-14-8.
As the favorite, Toronto has gone 20-10-7 this season and has won their last two games when favored. Over their last ten games, the Maple Leafs are 5-5, and they have gone 2-1 in their last three games.
At home this season, the Leafs have gone just 7-14 vs. the puck line, and their average scoring margin per game is just +.2 goals. So far, Toronto has been favored in 37 games, and their puck line record as the favorite is just 9-28.
Overall, the Leafs have 12 wins by multiple goals compared to 11 wins by just one goal. In their last 10 home games, Toronto’s puck line record is just 5-5, and their puck line record vs. the Atlantic Division is 14-31.
For the season, Toronto’s games have finished with an average of 6.9 goals per game. Their average over/under line for the season is 6.5. Overall, the Maple Leafs have an over/under record of 24-20-1.
Across their three previous road games, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 3 goals per game.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 7th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 6th in the league. The Toronto offense is ranked 13th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 12th in the NHL.
Toronto’s current leading scorer is Auston Matthews. This season, he has 38 goals, which puts him 1st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 18 assists so far.
Defensively, the Maple Leafs are currently 21st in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.4 shots per game against Toronto. They also are 8th in shutouts, coming in with 3 shutouts.
Entering the game, goalie Ilya Samsonov has started 17 games this season. His current record stands at 6-3, and his save percentage is 0.456%.