New Jersey Devils defeat Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NHL · New Jersey Devils 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 0
The New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Scotiabank Arena. The New Jersey Devils covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites. The game went under the closing total of 6.5, with 4 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs final score and game recap
Neither team had scored after the first period. The New Jersey Devils won the second period 2-0 to lead 2-0 after two periods. They outscored the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Timo Meier (New Jersey Devils): 2 goals.
- Nico Hischier (New Jersey Devils): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Anthony Stolarz (Toronto Maple Leafs): 25 saves on 28 shots.
Who covered the spread in New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs?
The New Jersey Devils covered the puck line as 1.5-goal favorites, winning by 4 goals.
The puck line opened and closed at New Jersey Devils -1.5.
Did New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the New Jersey Devils to win at -162, a win (+$61.73 on a $100 bet).
New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Toronto Maple Leafs team total 3.5: the under, paying -230, with 0 scored.
- New Jersey Devils team total 2.5: the over, paying -260, with 4 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the under, paying +114, with 0 goals scored.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New Jersey Devils at -162 and the Toronto Maple Leafs at +135. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New Jersey Devils a 59% favorite. The New Jersey Devils won as the favorite at -162: $61.73 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the New Jersey Devils, the best price before the game was -155 at Fanatics: priced below fair (−2.8% value).
New Jersey Devils and Toronto Maple Leafs betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the New Jersey Devils 13-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (8-2 at home, 5-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 16 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 7 times. That made it five straight wins for the New Jersey Devils.
This result left the Toronto Maple Leafs 8-11 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-7 at home, 4-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 8 of 18 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 10 times and under 8 times. That made it three straight losses for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
What's next for New Jersey Devils and Toronto Maple Leafs?
Next for the New Jersey Devils: at the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Next for the Toronto Maple Leafs: the Colorado Avalanche at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.