The Toronto Maple Leafs (4-5-1) travel to face off against the Winnipeg Jets (8-0-0) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg and televised on ESPN+. The Jets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Maple Leafs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bruins. Puck drop is set for 7:30 ET.
Maple Leafs vs Jets
The Toronto Maple Leafs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Toronto fell to 4-5-1 with a 4-3 loss to the Bruins. The Maple Leafs were favored on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6 goals, with the 7 combined goals going over.
The Maple Leafs led twice in this one, but they couldn’t hold on. Matthew Knies put them up 1-0 early in the second period, and they took the lead again at 2-1 before the Bruins responded with two straight goals.
The Winnipeg Jets Are Coming Off A Win
With a 5-3 win over the Flames, the Jets improved to 8-0-0 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 8 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.
All five of Winnipeg’s goals came from different players, and they trailed 1-0 early before Nikolaj Ehlers tied it up at 18:09 in the first period.
Toronto Offense Breakdown
In their 4-3 loss to the Bruins, the Maple Leafs fired 23 shots on goal, with three finding the net. Matthew Knies got things started with his 4th goal of the season, while Morgan Rielly added his 2nd. Auston Matthews tied the game 3-3 in the third period, marking his 4th goal of the year.
Mitchell Marner picked up two assists, bringing his total to 9 this season. Auston Matthews also contributed with his 3rd assist on Knies’ opening goal. The Leafs ended the game with 12 giveaways.
Jets Offense Breakdown
Winnipeg fired 35 shots on goal and scored 5 times in their 5-3 win over Calgary. The Jets found the net twice in the first period, were held scoreless in the second, and added three more in the third. Mason Appleton scored his 3rd goal of the season on an empty net, while Kyle Connor netted his 6th goal, this time shorthanded.
Each of the Jets’ five goals came from different players. Cole Perfetti scored his 4th goal on a power play, and Dylan Samberg added his 3rd. Nino Niederreiter picked up two assists, giving him 4 on the season, and Adam Lowry now has 5 assists after recording another in this game.
Toronto Team Defense
Defensively, the Maple Leafs will want to improve after allowing 4 goals on 34 shots from the Bruins. Anthony Stolarz finished with 30 saves and a save percentage of 88.2%. After taking a 2-1 lead in the 2nd period, Toronto’s defense gave up two goals in the 2nd and the game-winner 2:26 into overtime. The Maple Leafs’ defense finished with 7 takeaways and 27 hits.
Winnipeg Team Defense
Defensively, the Jets gave up the first goal just 28 seconds into the game and another at 4:19 in the third period, which tied the score at 3-3. Eric Comrie made 26 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%. The Jets’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 18 hits.
Maple Leafs vs Jets Trends
- In their last five games away from home, the Maple Leafs have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, Winnipeg has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 5 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Winnipeg has an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Toronto has an puck line mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
Maple Leafs vs Jets Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Jets to take down the Maple Leafs at home. With the moneyline currently at -121, I’m placing my bet on the Jets straight-up.
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Maple Leafs to cover. Even in the event of a Jets victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Maple Leafs should cover the puck line.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Last updated:October 28, 2024 Jets, Maple Leafs