Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/4

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The Toronto Maple Leafs travel to the Prudential Center to play the New Jersey Devils in the NHL Regular Season. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Maple Leafs, led by head coach Craig Berube, have a record of 27-25-10. They are currently ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. On the other side, the Devils, coached by Sheldon Keefe, hold a 29-29-2 record. They stand 15th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Maple Leafs vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine: -106, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine: -113

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a tough stretch in their recent games. They lost their last four games, including a close 3-2 game against the Philadelphia Flyers. In this game, Dakota Joshua and William Nylander each scored a goal for the team.

Despite the losses, some players have shown strong performances. William Nylander has been consistent, scoring in the last two games. Auston Matthews also contributed with assists and has been active on the ice with shots and hits.

In terms of defense, the team has been blocking shots well, ranking 6th in the league. However, their goaltending has struggled, allowing too many goals in recent games. Anthony Stolarz has been the main goalie, facing a high number of shots but allowing multiple goals in each game.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils are coming off a strong win against the Florida Panthers with a 5-1 score. They fired 33 shots on goal and managed to score five times. Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes were key players, with Hamilton scoring a goal and an assist, while Hughes added two assists.

In their recent games, the Devils had a mix of wins and losses. They defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 but fell to the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1. Their performance against the Buffalo Sabres was close, ending in a narrow 2-1 loss.

Jacob Markstrom has been a reliable goaltender for the Devils. He played a significant role in their recent victories with impressive saves. The team’s skaters, like Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt, have also been performing well, contributing goals and assists in multiple games.

BTB Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils are favored with a moneyline of -113, while the Toronto Maple Leafs sit at -106. Based on the skater and goaltending stats, the Devils have an edge in goals scored and assists. The Devils should win with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for this game is set at 5.5. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, with the Devils ranked 11th in goals and the Maple Leafs 27th. Given these stats, the over 5.5 at -125 is a solid pick, with the projected total at 7 goals.