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

The Winnipeg Jets travel to face the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. This NHL regular season game takes place on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game live on NHLN.

Winnipeg has a record of 15-19-4 under head coach Scott Arniel. They rank 16th in the Western Conference and 8th in the Central Division. Toronto holds an 18-15-6 record with Craig Berube as head coach. The Maple Leafs are 13th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Atlantic Division.

Jets vs Maple Leafs Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Winnipeg Jets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena
• Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
• Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine -140, Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine +117

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have faced some challenges in their recent games. They have lost five consecutive games, with close margins in most of them. The team is looking to break this streak and get back on track.

Connor Hellebuyck has been the main goaltender for the Jets. He has made 941 saves this season, ranking well among other goalies. However, the team has not recorded a shutout yet, which they aim to achieve soon.

Offensively, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor are key players for the Jets. Both have 18 goals and 27 assists, making them vital to the team’s scoring efforts. Gabriel Vilardi also contributes with 16 goals and 17 assists this season.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong 4-0 win against the New Jersey Devils, with Joseph Woll making 33 saves. In another home game, they outscored the Ottawa Senators 7-5, showcasing their scoring abilities.

On the road, the Leafs faced a narrow 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. The team struggled against the Dallas Stars, losing 5-1. Despite these setbacks, they bounced back with a 6-3 home victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Key players like William Nylander and Auston Matthews have been pivotal in recent performances. Nylander has 41 points in 33 games, while Matthews has contributed 27 points in the same number of games. Goalie Joseph Woll has been reliable, especially in the shutout win against the Devils.

BTB Betting Pick

The Toronto Maple Leafs are the favorites with a moneyline of -140, while the Winnipeg Jets are at +117. The Leafs have better skater and goaltending stats, ranking higher in goals and assists. Based on this, the pick is for the Toronto Maple Leafs to win. The projected score is Toronto 4, Winnipeg 3.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with odds of -111 for the over and -110 for the under. Both teams have strong offensive stats, suggesting a high-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the over. The projected total is 7 goals.