New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction & Odds – November 8, 2026

New Jersey visits Toronto with a stronger overall record, but the Maple Leafs bring a dangerous power play to Scotiabank Arena. The Devils’ scoring volume and Toronto’s special teams make this an intriguing test for both sides.

Game details and odds

Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST · Scotiabank Arena

Total: 6.5 — over +102, under -122.

Draft Kings odds checked November 8, 2026 21:00 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Devils’ attack has kept the wins coming

New Jersey enters at 12-5-0 and averages 3.59 goals on 33.9 shots per game. Jack Hughes leads the Devils with nine goals, 14 assists and 23 points. That shot volume gives New Jersey a way to pressure Toronto, though its 67.6% penalty kill presents a clear vulnerability.

The Devils have won four straight completed games, scoring five goals against the Islanders, Blues and Golden Knights and four against the Oilers. Three of those victories were decided by one goal, so the run has demanded more than offense alone. New Jersey also conceded four goals to both the Islanders and Blues, a reminder that its recent scoring has sometimes had to cover defensive leaks. Its 5-2 road win over Vegas shows the attack can travel, while the preceding 5-2 loss at Colorado keeps that road picture from looking airtight.

Maple Leafs need their special teams to answer

Toronto is 8-8-2 overall and 4-5-1 at home, but its special teams offer a compelling counterweight. The Maple Leafs have converted 28.6% of their power plays and killed 86.9% of opposing chances. Auston Matthews leads the team with 11 goals, 16 assists and 27 points.

Toronto’s two most recent completed games were home losses: 4-2 to Montreal and 3-2 to Utah. Scoring twice in each puts added pressure on the Maple Leafs to find a better response against an opponent that has been producing goals. Their 4-2 road win over Vancouver shows they can deliver a more balanced result, but the surrounding road losses to Seattle and Calgary underline the uneven stretch. The immediate concern is turning home opportunities into goals before another close game gets away from them.

Injury news

New Jersey Devils: Seamus Casey – Injured Reserve (Knee).

Toronto Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly – Day-To-Day (Lower Body); Kirill Marchenko – Injured Reserve (Lower Body); Miles Wood – Injured Reserve (Undisclosed); Nick Blankenburg – Injured Reserve (Upper Body); Marshall Rifai – Injured Reserve (Lower Body).

Availability checked November 8, 2026 21:00 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: New Jersey Devils.

New Jersey’s sustained scoring and four consecutive wins give it the edge. Toronto’s power play could punish the Devils’ weaker penalty kill, but the Maple Leafs’ recent home scoring makes that counterpunch less certain.

Original winner pick recorded November 8, 2026 21:00 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.