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Red Wings Host Maple Leafs in Wednesday TNT Rivalry Showdown

Moay, January 19, 2026

Last month, the Toronto Maple Leafs were written off as a potential playoff team. But what a difference a month and a coaching change make. Special teams coordinator Marc Savard was fired on December 22 and replaced by Steve Sullivan.

Since that coaching change, the Maple Leafs have caught fire. Toronto has won nine of its 13 games with Sullivan running the power play. Now the Maple Leafs have a firm hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

On Wednesday night, the resurgent Maple Leafs will host their ancient rival Detroit Red Wings. Detroit is breaking out and on pace for its first playoff campaign since 2016.

It has taken general manager Steve Yzerman, the former Red Wing marquee man as a player, longer than what fans demanded. But his methodical approach and the hiring of head coach Todd McClellan have proven to be astute and wise.

The Red Wings and Maple Leafs are two of the biggest brands in the NHL and draw more betting traffic than most teams. A TNT telecast and the quality of the matchup will translate into significant wagering activity and strong TV viewership.

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Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs Betting at Bookmaker

Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, will host the Detroit Red Wings vs. Toronto Maple Leafs matchup on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Faceoff time is at 7 p.m. ET with television coverage on TNT.

Sharps will like the road team price on a quality Detroit team that has a better record than Toronto.

The casual sector will prefer Toronto on home ice and to ride the current momentum wave of the Maple Leafs.

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings are 30-16-4 straight up and 26-24 over/under the total. Also, Detroit is tied with the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning for the Eastern Conference lead.

Detroit has covered six out of their last seven games. At the same time, the Red Wings have gone under the total in two of their previous three matchups.

Detroit ranks 18th in goals scored and 6th in power-play efficiency. By contrast, the Red Wings rank 14th in goals against and 14th in penalty killing.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 24-16-8 straight up and 28-19 over/under the total. Also, Toronto is eighth in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Toronto is eight points behind the Lightning, Hurricanes, and Red Wings in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Toronto has covered one out of its last three games. While the Maple Leafs have gone over the total in four of their previous five matchups.

Toronto ranks 4th in goals scored and 23rd in power-play efficiency. In turn, the Maple Leafs rank 24th in goals against and 3rd in penalty killing.

Red Wings at Maple Leafs Betting Trends

Detroit has held its own when playing on the road. To show, the Red Wings won seven of their last 11 away games. The Red Wings went over the total in four of their most recent six road tilts.

Toronto has been printing money on home ice. Correlate that the Maple Leafs have won seven out of their last eight home games. The Maple Leafs went under the total in three of their last four home games.

In the series between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings, Detroit has controlled the payout window. To illustrate, the Red Wings got the cash in eight of their last 11 games with the Maple Leafs. Only two of the last seven games between Detroit and Toronto went under the total.

Specifically in Toronto, the Red Wings came away with the cash in four of their last five visits. Three of the last five games in this series at Toronto went over the total.

Red Wings at Maple Leafs Bookmaker Best Bets

In this situation, Detroit offers more value based on the road team discount and its strong recent form. Additionally, the Red Wings have had strong profits against the Maple Leafs.

Main Pick: Detroit Red Wings

Over/Under Pick: Over the Total

Player Prop Picks: Auston Matthews Under the Total Points Total

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ESPN Thursday ? Maple Leafs at Golden Knights Odds

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

On Thursday night, Mitch Marner and his new Vegas Golden Knight teammates will host the Toronto Maple Leafs. Specifically, it is one of the biggest games of the regular season. ESPN will be on hand to televise the proceedings, and both teams will be motivated.

From the 2016-17 season through 2024-25, Mitch Marner has been a regular forward in the National Hockey League. His career began with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he was a regular season star and a playoff failure. At least that is how Maple Leaf fans see it.

Following another playoff flop in 2025, the Maple Leafs raised the white flag of surrender. Now, Marner is with the Vegas Golden Knights, as his former team is fighting to make the playoffs.

Certainly, Toronto?s playoff problems went far deeper than Marner. And Marner was a major factor in the Leafs' playoff appearances from 2017 through 2025. But as one of the Maple Leaf marquee men, he paid the price with scorn.

Following a strong start, the Golden Knights have hit a rough patch. Still, Vegas remains one of the favorites to win the Western Conference. Of great concern is that the Golden Knights have not gotten consistent goaltending. Former starter Aidin Hill is on injured reserve, and nobody else has filled the void.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Vegas Golden Knights Betting at Bookmaker

T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV, hosts the matchup between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, January 15, 2026. Faceoff time is at 9:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN.

The Maple Leafs and Golden Knights will draw vastly more interest and betting traffic than most other NHL games, especially with an ESPN telecast.

Vegas will be a popular pick as the home team wanting to deliver for Marner against the ex-club. By contrast, the Maple Leafs will want to stick it to their old teammate.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 23-15-7 straight up and 25-19 over/under the total.

Toronto is 6th in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. Toronto is seven points behind the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Toronto has covered eight out of its last ten games. While the Maple Leafs have gone under the total in three of their previous four matchups.

Toronto ranks 5th in goals scored and 24th in power-play efficiency. In comparison, on defense, the Maple Leafs rank 22nd in goals against and 3rd in penalty killing.

Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights are 21-11-12 straight up and 23-20 over/under the total.

Vegas is 4th in the Western Conference playoff standings. Vegas is 20 points behind the Colorado Avalanche in the Western Conference playoff race.

Vegas has covered four of its last five games. At the same time, the Golden Knights have gone over the total in three of their previous four matchups.

Vegas ranks 10th in goals scored and 4th in power play efficiency. Defensively, the Golden Knights rank 15th in goals against and 9th in penalty killing.

Maple Leafs at Golden Knights Betting Trends

Toronto failed to cover their last 20 away games. Also, Toronto went under the total in only one of its last four games.

Meanwhile, Vegas has dropped four of its last seven home games. The Golden Knights went over the total in five of their last seven games.

In this series between the Maple Leafs and Golden Knights, Vegas got the cash in four of the most recent six meetings. Four of the last five games between the Maple Leafs and Golden Knights went over the total.

Specifically in Vegas, the Golden Knights got the money in four of their last seven meetings against the Maple Leafs. The Knights and Leafs went over the total in five of their last seven meetings in Vegas.

Maple Leafs at Golden Knights Bookmaker Best Bets

In this situation, the Golden Knights will face a Toronto team that has not performed well on the road or in Sin City. Toronto?s defensive metrics are among the worst in the NHL.

Main Pick: Vegas Golden Knights

Over/Under Pick: Over the Total

Player Prop Picks: Mitch Marner Over the Total Points Total

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2024 NCAA Hockey Frozen Four Betting Odds

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The 2024 NCAA Men?s Hockey Tournament has come down to its Frozen Four. Semifinal games will be played on Thursday, April 11, with the championship game scheduled for Saturday, April 13. Four of the most storied programs in the sport will compete for the national championship. In Thursday's semifinal action, the Boston University Terriers will face the Denver Pioneers, and the Boston College Eagles will take on the Michigan Wolverines. ESPN2 will televise all of the action.

Now, let?s look at Thursday night?s Frozen Four matchups.

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Frozen Four Games for Thursday, April 11, 2024

No. 1 Boston U -160 vs No. 3 Denver +124, OU 7, 5:00 p.m. on ESPN2

The Boston University Terriers are making their 24th Frozen Four appearance and second in a row. Boston U has five national championships with its last one in 2009. So far in the NCAA Tournament, the Terriers beat RIT 6-3 in the first round and then routed Minnesota 6-3 in the second round.

Boston U has a record of 28-9-2 with a goal differential of 162-95. Freshman F Macklin Celebrini leads the Terriers with 32 goals, 32 assists, 64 points, and a +25. Junior G Mathieu Caron has a record of 28-9-2 with a 2.37 goals against average and a .915 save percentage.

The Denver Pioneers have 19 Frozen Four appearances and nine national championships. Their last national title was in 2022. In the 2024 NCAA Tournament, the Pioneers beat Massachusetts 2-1 and Cornell 2-1.

Denver has a record of 30-9-3 with a goal differential of 198-119. Junior F Jack Devine leads the Pioneers with 27 goals, 29 assists, 56 points, and a +29. Junior G Matt Davis has a 2.48 goals against average and a .911 save percentage with a record of 21-5-3.

No. 1 Boston College -166 vs. Michigan +130, OU 7, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN2

The Boston College Eagles have 26 Frozen Four appearances and have five national championships. BC last won the national championship in 2012. So far in the NCAA Tournament, Boston College beat Michigan Tech 6-1 and then got past Quinnipiac 5-4.

Boston College has a record of 31-5-1. Head coach Greg Brown has been on the job since 2022. After a 14-16-6 season last year, Brown has flipped the script and produced one of the best teams in the country. Boston College is riding a 12-game winning streak. BC has a 179-87 goal differential this year.

Freshman F Will Smith leads the Eagles with 23 goals, 46 assists, and 69 points with a +23. Sophomore F Cutter Gauthier has 37 goals, 27 assists, and 64 points with a +22. Freshman F Ryan Leonard adds 31 goals, 28 assists, and 59 points with a +34. Senior D Eamon Powell has five goals, 33 assists, 38 points and a +20. Freshman G Jacob Fowler has a .924 save percentage and a 2.20 goals-against average with a record of 31-5-1.

The Michigan Wolverines have 28 Frozen Four appearances and nine national championships. Their last national title was in 1998. So far in the NCAA Tournament, Michigan beat North Dakota 4-3 and then took out Michigan State 5-2.

Michigan has a record of 23-14-3 with a goal differential of 169-121. Second-year head coach Brandon Naurato has built on his record of 26-12-3 last year, which ended in the Frozen Four.

Sophomore F Gavin Brindley leads Michigan with 25 goals, 28 assists, 53 points and a +19. Sophomore D Seamus Casey adds seven goals, 38 assists, 45 points, and a +6. Graduate G Jake Barczewski has a record of 20-13-3 with a 2.81 goals against average and a .909 save percentage.

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2023 NCAA Hockey Frozen Four Betting Odds

Moay, April 3, 2023

The Frozen Four is set for Thursday, April 6 with Minnesota favored against Boston University and Michigan favored against Quinnipiac. The Gophers are the No. 1 seed and feature a potent offense led by their top line of Logan Cooley, Jimmy Snuggerud, and Matthew Knies. The No. 2 seed is Quinnipiac but they are actually listed as the underdog in college hockey odds against the No. 3 seeded Michigan Wolverines. The No. 5 seed is the Boston University Terriers who feature Lane Hutson, who led the nation in defensemen scoring. Let?s look at Frozen Four picks.

NCAA Hockey Frozen Four Betting Odds

2023 Frozen Four

Site: Amalie Arena, Tampa Florida

Teams: Minnesota Golden Gophers, Quinnipiac Bobcats, Michigan Wolverines, Boston University Terriers

TV: ESPN 2

Thursday, April 6

No. 1 Minnesota Gophers (28-9-1) vs. No. 5 Boston University Terriers (29-10-0), 5 p.m.

Minnesota -215, total 6.5 under

No. 2 Quinnipiac Bobcats (32-4-3) vs. No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (26-11-3), 8:30 p.m.

Michigan -165, total 6 over

Saturday, April 8

Championship Game, 8:00 p.m.

Frozen Four Picks

Minnesota vs. Boston University

The Gophers are the top seed and without question the best team in this year?s Frozen Four. That does not, however, mean they will win the title. The top seed does not always win, but this year?s Minnesota team is loaded with talent. The captain of the Gophers is Brock Faber and he remembers very well what happened last year, as the team lost in the Frozen Four against Minnesota State Mankato. "It was an unfortunate ending last year and something we learned from, something you go to bed thinking about," said Faber to the media. Faber could have chosen to sign with his hometown Minnesota Wild, but he came back to school for a chance to win the title.

Minnesota has a team that features 14 NHL Draft picks. Their top scorer is Logan Cooley who was drafted third overall in the 2022 NHL Draft. He is fourth in the country in scoring with 19 goals and 33 assists. Right beside him are Matthew Knies and Jimmy Snuggerud. Without question it is the best line in college hockey. Minnesota also has excellent depth with Jaxon Nelson, Bryce Brodzinski and Rhett Pitlick. Behind Faber on defense they feature Jackson LaCombe and Mike Koster and Justen Close is excellent in goal. Minnesota is tied with Michigan at 4.2 goals per game, best in the country and they allowed just 2.2 goals per contest. This will be the 21st appearance in the Frozen Four for Minnesota and they will be looking for their sixth national title.

The Terriers feature Lane Hutson and he is backed up by Dom Fensore, Ty Gallagher, and Cade Webber. Boston doesn?t feature as much scoring from their forwards, as they have four lines led by Matt Brown, Ryan Greene, Wilmer Skoog, Jay O'Brien and Quinn Hutson. In net, Drew Commesso is playing very well of late. Boston scored 3.9 goals per game and allowed 2.6 per contest. Boston is playing in their 21st Final Four in history and looking for their sixth national title.

Frozen Four Pick: Minnesota

Quinnipiac vs. Michigan

The second semifinal looks like a toss-up to me. Quinnipiac has Collin Graf, one of the nation's top freshmen and he is joined by Ethan De Jong, Samuel Lipkin and Jacob Quillan. Zach Metsa leads the defense with Jayden Lee and TJ Friedmann. Yaniv Perets is one of the top goaltenders in the country. Quinnipiac will be playing in their third Frozen Four and looking for their first national title.

Michigan is loaded on offense led by Hobey favorite Adam Fantilli, who leads the nation in scoring. He is joined by Rutger McGroarty, Mackie Samoskevich and Gavin Brindley. The defense is led by Luke Hughes and he is joined by Jacob Truscott and Seamus Casey. There are some question marks in goal, as Erik Portillo has been inconsistent. This will be the 27th Frozen Four appearance for Michigan and they are looking for their 10th national title.

Frozen Four Pick: Over 6

National Title Game Pick: Minnesota

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