Minnesota Wild vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/19

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The Minnesota Wild will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena. This NHL regular season game is set for Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Wild come into this game with a record of 27-13-9. They hold the third spot in both their conference and division. The Maple Leafs have a record of 24-16-8 and are ranked eighth in their conference and sixth in their division.

Wild vs Maple Leafs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Minnesota Wild Puck Line: +1.5 (-243)
    • Toronto Maple Leafs Puck Line: -1.5 (+193)
    • Minnesota Wild MoneyLine: +106
    • Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine: -126
    • Over/Under: 6.0 (Over -114, Under -108)

Minnesota Wild Team Preview

The Minnesota Wild recently had a close 5-4 win against the Buffalo Sabres. Key players like Vladimir Tarasenko and Kirill Kaprizov contributed with goals and assists. The team had 35 shots on goal and managed to score one power play goal.

Before that, the Wild faced losses against the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils. They lost 6-2 to the Jets despite having 34 shots on goal. Against the Devils, they lost 5-2, with Ryan Hartman scoring one of the goals.

In the game against the New York Islanders, the Wild had a narrow 4-3 loss. Kirill Kaprizov and Quinn Hughes played well, with Hughes assisting on three goals. The Wild have shown strong offensive efforts, ranking 6th in shots on goal for the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 4-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets, where Oliver Ekman-Larsson played a key role with a goal and two assists. However, they suffered a narrow 6-5 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, even though John Tavares contributed with a goal and an assist.

In their game against the Utah Mammoth, the Leafs faced a tough 6-1 loss. Despite the setback, Calle Jarnkrok managed to score the lone goal for Toronto. They bounced back with a 4-3 win over the Colorado Avalanche, with Auston Matthews scoring a goal and an assist.

Looking at their overall season performance, the Maple Leafs rank 6th in goals and 9th in blocks. Their goaltending has seen Joseph Woll leading with 11 wins and 510 saves. The team will aim to build on their recent successes as they prepare for the upcoming game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs are favored with a moneyline of -126 against the Minnesota Wild at +106. The Leafs have a strong offensive record with 162 goals, ranking 6th this season. Considering their offensive strength and home advantage, the pick is for Toronto to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -114 and the under at -108. Both teams have shown solid offensive capabilities, with a projected total score leaning towards 6. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over, expecting a high-scoring game.