New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs prediction & odds

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face off against the New Jersey Devils at Scotiabank Arena on November 9, 2026. This matchup is particularly intriguing given the contrasting recent performances of both teams.

In their last five games, the Maple Leafs have recorded four losses, with their most recent defeat coming against the Montreal Canadiens, where they lost 4-2. Overall, Toronto's last five results include a win against the Vancouver Canucks (4-2) but also losses to the Calgary Flames (5-2), Seattle Kraken (5-4), and Utah Mammoth (3-2). This stretch has seen the Maple Leafs average 2.8 goals scored and 3.8 goals allowed per game, contributing to a current streak of two consecutive losses.

Conversely, the New Jersey Devils are riding a four-game winning streak, having recently defeated the New York Islanders (5-4 OT), St. Louis Blues (5-4 OT), and Edmonton Oilers (4-3 SO). Their only loss in the last five games came against the Colorado Avalanche (5-2). The Devils have averaged 4.2 goals scored and 3.6 goals allowed in their last five outings, showcasing their offensive capabilities.

This disparity highlights the challenges Toronto faces, especially with their current struggles at home.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Devils hold a slight edge, winning two out of three encounters this season. The earlier matchup in the season ended in a 5-2 loss for the Maple Leafs.

Injury concerns may also play a significant role in the game. The Maple Leafs will be without several key players, including Morgan Rielly, who is listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury, and Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood, Nick Blankenburg, and Marshall Rifai, all currently on injured reserve. The Devils will be missing Seamus Casey, who is also on injured reserve with a knee injury.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, has set the odds with New Jersey favored at -162, while Toronto is at +136 on the money line. The spread is set at 1.5, with a total of 6.5 goals for the game. The over has odds of +102, while the under is at -122.

As the teams prepare for this matchup, viewers should watch for the performance of key players like Auston Matthews for the Maple Leafs, who leads the team with 11 goals and 16 assists for a total of 27 points. For the Devils, Jack Hughes is the standout player, contributing 9 goals and 14 assists for 23 points. The outcome of this game may hinge on the ability of these stars to capitalize on scoring opportunities and lead their respective teams to victory.