Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/17

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will visit the Winnipeg Jets in an NHL regular season game. This game will be played at the Canada Life Centre. Fans can watch the game on NHLN on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

The Maple Leafs have a record of 23-17-8 under head coach Craig Berube. They are ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference. The Jets, coached by Scott Arniel, have a record of 19-22-5. They are ranked 15th in the Western Conference.

Maple Leafs vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine -130, Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine +109

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a mix of results in recent games. They recently lost to the Vegas Golden Knights 6-5 in a game where they had 28 shots on goal. Their defense showed some strength with 14 blocks, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

Before that, the Maple Leafs faced a tough loss against the Utah Mammoth, ending 6-1. They struggled offensively with only 20 shots on goal. The team also had 21 hits and 21 blocks, showing their physical play.

Earlier, Toronto found success against the Colorado Avalanche, winning 4-3. William Nylander and Auston Matthews each scored in that game. The Maple Leafs managed 31 shots on goal and made 22 blocks to support their goaltender.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have been on a strong run lately. They secured four wins in their last five games. Their recent victory against the Minnesota Wild was notable with a 6-2 score.

Connor Hellebuyck has been key in goal for the Jets. He made 32 saves against the Wild and faced 34 shots in total. Hellebuyck’s consistent performance helps keep the Jets in games.

Mark Scheifele leads the team with 58 points in 46 games. He scored one goal and had three assists against the Wild. His performance is crucial for the Jets’ success.

BTB Betting Pick

The Winnipeg Jets are favored to win against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Jets have a moneyline of -130, while the Maple Leafs are at +109. With the Jets’ stronger defensive stats, like ranking 13th in goals against, they have the edge. The projected score is Winnipeg 3, Toronto 2. Picking the Jets to win is the recommendation.

The total line for this game is set at 5.5 goals. Both teams have solid offensive stats, with the Leafs ranking 15th in goals. However, the defenses are strong too, as shown by their goals against rankings. The projected total score is 5, suggesting the under 5.5 (-101) as the best choice.