How to Pick the Maple Leafs vs. Wild Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 29

Published 11:36 am Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Wednesday’s game that pits the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Minnesota Wild, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a look before making any wagers.

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Maple Leafs vs. Wild Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 5.9 goals)

  • This season, Toronto games have gone over this one’s 5.5-goal over/under 28 times.
  • A total of 25 of Minnesota’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
  • The Maple Leafs score 3.08 goals per game, compared to the Wild’s average of 2.92, adding up to 0.5 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 5.5.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 5.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -175

  • The Maple Leafs have won 62.2% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (23-14).
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -175 or shorter, Toronto has put together a 9-7 record (winning 56.2% of its games).
  • The Maple Leafs have a 63.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Wild Moneyline: +146

  • Minnesota has eight wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 20 times).
  • The Wild have three wins in games when their moneyline odds are +146 or longer (in six such games).
  • Minnesota has a 40.7% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Minnesota 2

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • Mitchell Marner has been important to Toronto’s offense this season, racking up 68 points in 50 games.
  • William Nylander is another of Toronto’s major contributors currently with 50 total points (28 goals and 22 assists) to his name.
  • With 42 points through 44 games (20 goals and 22 assists), John Tavares has been an important part of Toronto’s offensive attack this season.
  • As Toronto’s top goalie, Joseph Woll has recorded 17 wins and 9 losses this season while giving up 68 goals with 665 saves.

Wild Points Leaders

  • Kirill Kaprizov has recorded 23 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 29 assists (0.7 per game), averaging 3.1 shots per game and shooting 18%. That makes him among the leaders for Minnesota with 52 total points (1.3 per game).
  • Minnesota’s Matthew Boldy has racked up 45 total points (0.9 per game), with 18 goals and 27 assists.
  • Marco Rossi has 17 goals and 27 assists, for a season point total of 44.
  • Filip Gustavsson’s record stands at 19-10-3 on the season, giving up 84 goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 876 saves with a .913 save percentage (12th in the league).

Maple Leafs’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/20/2025 Lightning W 5-3 Home -136
1/22/2025 Blue Jackets L 5-1 Home -202
1/25/2025 Senators L 2-1 Away -109
1/29/2025 Wild Home -175
2/1/2025 Oilers Away
2/4/2025 Flames Away
2/6/2025 Kraken Away

Wild’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/23/2025 Utah Hockey Club L 4-0 Home -153
1/25/2025 Flames L 5-4 Home -147
1/26/2025 Blackhawks W 4-2 Away -203
1/29/2025 Maple Leafs Away +146
1/30/2025 Canadiens Away
2/1/2025 Senators Away
2/4/2025 Bruins Away

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Toronto vs. Minnesota Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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