NHL Game Preview - Maple Leafs underdogs vs Devils at New Jersey

36-28-8 March 23, 2014, 07:00 PM | Prudential Center 30-28-13


The New Jersey Devils will look to bolster their win total and reward moneyline bettors when the Toronto Maple Leafs invade Prudential Center on Sunday.

New Jersey will face the 36-28-8 Maple Leafs. In totals betting, the Devils are 25-32-14 favoring the UNDER so far this season while the Maple Leafs are 39-30-3 favoring the OVER.View Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Odds and Stats.

If you're going with the Devils in this one, they were listed as moneyline Favorite of -137 on most hockey betting menus early today for Sunday's contest. The over-under was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Devils at No. 5 and the Maple Leafs at No. 23 heading into this contest.



Toronto lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Canadiens on March 22. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at -104 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

New Jersey lost its last outing, a 2-0 result against the Rangers on March 22. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

How They Match Up:
The game also pits New Jersey's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.42 goals per game, against a Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 26 at 3.1 goals allowed. The Devils power play is averaging 20.75% while the Maple Leafs defense kills off 78.51% of their penalties.

Next up:
Toronto home to St. Louis, Tuesday, March 25th
New Jersey home to Phoenix, Thursday, March 27th
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