Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/01/26

2026 is here, and the NHL action is still going strong. Thursday night brings us a Canadian matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets. Once two automatic playoff contenders, both teams have turned into major disappointments early into this season. This is yet another major test as both teams desperately try to recover. Here is our Jets vs. Maple Leafs prediction.

Toronto is coming off a major 4-0 shutout victory over the New Jersey Devils. A key factor in this game is that it was the first time since 2016 that any of Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Mitch Marner were not in the lineup. This is a major confidence boost to the team that has proven it does not run solely through their stars. With an impressive 3-0-1 run in their last 4, I see them carrying that momentum into this one, and continuing a resurgence.

Winnipeg is playing in their 2nd game in as many nights, which have both been on the road. There is no life in Winnipeg lately, as the Jets are 0-4-3 over their last 7 games. I see Toronto starting their new year off right with a win, continuing their gathering of points that is vital to their season right now. Take Toronto on the money line for our Jets vs. Maple Leafs prediction.

Jets vs. Maple Leafs prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs ML (-140) available at time of publishing. Playable to (-165).

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