<p>Looking to win big? The Devils and Maple Leafs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are hosting the game at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The Devils are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Maple Leafs. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 16th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Maple Leafs winning this game by a score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Maple Leafs on the moneyline (+101)</li><li>The Maple Leafs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Can New Jersey Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><p>New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped them to 26-16-5 this season. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.</p> 

<p>All of the scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the deadlock at 5:34. The Devils struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.</p><p>New Jersey's offense was held scoreless in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, despite firing 22 shots on goal. The Devils were shut out for the first time this season and recorded 19 giveaways.</p> <p>New Jersey was unable to find the net in any period, and none of their players scored in the game. The Devils also went without a power play goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Devils held strong through two periods, entering the 3rd in a 0-0 tie with the Flames. However, they gave up three goals in the final period, including an empty-netter. The first goal came at 5:34 in the 3rd, followed by another at 14:54, and the empty-netter at 16:45. New Jersey's defense finished with 5 takeaways and 22 hits.</p><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>Toronto fell to 27-16-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early, with Minnesota scoring at 10:19 in the first period, but William Nylander equalized with a goal at 19:08 in the first. The game stayed tied until the Wild scored 2:14 into overtime.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover. All of the game’s scoring took place after 9:41 in the first period.</p><p>William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, as the Maple Leafs fell 2-1 in overtime to the Wild. Mitchell Marner picked up his 12th assist, while Auston Matthews added his 6th.</p> <p>Toronto fired 28 shots on goal but came away with just one score. They also recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Maple Leafs allowed the opening goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime, but they kept the Wild off the board in the second and third periods. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p>

New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

 Up to $250 in Free Bets + 100 Free Spins

New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25

BetDSI

Bookmaker

Bet US

BetOnline

Bovada