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The Toronto Maple Leafs (30-18-2), coming off a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, host the Minnesota Wild (29-17-4) at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Wild took down the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 in their last outing.
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Here is our prediction for who will claim the win in Wednesday's game.
In the last 10 contests, the Wild have gone 4-6-0 while putting up 27 total goals (five power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.8%). They have allowed 37 goals.
Maple Leafs vs. Wild Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final score of Maple Leafs 4, Wild 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-162)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (+1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs are 5-2-7 in overtime matchups on their way to a 30-18-2 overall record.
- In the 14 games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-2-2 record (good for 22 points).
- In the eight games this season the Maple Leafs registered only one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
- Toronto has scored exactly two goals in eight games this season (2-6-0 record, four points).
- The Maple Leafs are 28-2-1 in the 31 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 57 points).
- In the 19 games when Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 13-5-1 to register 27 points.
- In the 20 games when it outshot its opponent, Toronto is 11-9-0 (22 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 19-8-2 to record 40 points.
Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have a record of 29-17-4 this season and are 6-4-10 in overtime games.
- Minnesota has earned 18 points (8-4-2) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- Across the 13 games this season the Wild finished with just one goal, they have earned four points.
- Minnesota has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Wild have earned 56 points in their 32 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Minnesota has scored a single power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 11-5-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Minnesota is 14-3-2 (30 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents 31 times this season, and earned 32 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Wild AVG | Wild Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.08 | Goals Scored | 2.92 | 17th |
| 12th | 2.88 | Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 11th |
| 14th | 28.6 | Shots | 27.9 | 19th |
| 20th | 28.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| 16th | 21.58% | Power Play % | 19.38% | 22nd |
| 12th | 80.54% | Penalty Kill % | 70.16% | 30th |
Maple Leafs vs. Wild Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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