Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 10/10/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Maple Leafs and Devils. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Devils at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Devils are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Maple Leafs.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5

This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 10th.

WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Maple Leafs winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Maple Leafs on the moneyline (+118)
• The Maple Leafs are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will Toronto Find a Way to Win on the Road?

Toronto dropped their season opener, losing 1-0 to the Canadiens. The Maple Leafs were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s lone goal came at 12:12 in the first period.

Despite their 48 shots, Toronto couldn’t find the net. Their record now stands at 0-1-0.

Toronto’s offense was shut out in their 1-0 loss to Montreal. The Maple Leafs fired 48 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. They had 13 giveaways and didn’t score on any of their power plays.

All three periods ended without a goal for Toronto, and none of their players scored. The team was blanked for the first time this season.

Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the game’s only goal 7:48 into the first period. Anthony Stolarz finished with 26 saves and a 96.3% save percentage. Toronto’s defense also recorded 4 takeaways and 20 hits.

Can the Devils Deliver Being Favored at Home?

New Jersey improved to 2-0-0 with a 3-1 road win over the Sabres. The Devils covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 4 goals fell short of the 6.5 goal line.

After falling behind in the second period, the Devils responded with three unanswered goals, each from a different player. Seamus Casey tied the game at 8:01 in the second period, and New Jersey took the lead with Paul Cotter’s goal at 12:42 in the third.

New Jersey’s offense took 36 shots on goal but only found the net three times in their 3-1 victory over Buffalo. Timo Meier scored his first goal of the season, while Paul Cotter netted his second. Seamus Casey also got on the board with his first goal of the year.

Jack Hughes contributed two assists, bringing his total to two for the season. The Devils had 25 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Devils will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal to Buffalo. Goalie Jake Allen posted a 94.4% save percentage with 17 saves, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 13 hits. The only goal they allowed came at the 8:18 mark of the 2nd period, but they shut out the Sabres in the 3rd.