Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/3/2024]

The Anaheim Ducks will face the favored Toronto Maple Leafs in NHL action at Honda Center on Wednesday, beginning at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Wednesday's Maple Leafs vs. Ducks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Maple Leafs vs. Ducks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Maple Leafs and Ducks 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 64% chance of defeating the Ducks.

According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going under.

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Maple Leafs vs. Ducks Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Maple Leafs	Ducks
Puck Line	-1.5 (+112)	+1.5 (-130)
Moneyline	-210	+180
Total	o6.5 (-140)	u6.5 (+118)

• The Ducks are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Maple Leafs, with -130 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Maple Leafs (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +112.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Ducks at +180. That means you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -210, where you can risk $210 to win $100 for a total payout of $310 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -140, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at +118.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Maple Leafs vs. Ducks Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Ducks +1.5	-130
Moneyline	Ducks	+180
Total	Under 6.5	+118

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While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, taking the Ducks moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

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Maple Leafs vs. Ducks Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Ducks?

According to our model, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Ducks.

Our projections give Matthews a 12.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Maple Leafs star is a 54.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	12.0%
William Nylander	7.7%
Mitchell Marner	6.4%
John Tavares	5.3%
Tyler Bertuzzi	4.3%

Anaheim Ducks

Player	First Goal Probability
Adam Henrique	5.6%
Frank Vatrano	4.9%
Alex Killorn	4.9%
Mason McTavish	4.8%
Trevor Zegras	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	54.6%
William Nylander	39.5%
Mitchell Marner	35.0%
John Tavares	29.1%
Tyler Bertuzzi	27.1%

Anaheim Ducks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Adam Henrique	31.7%
Frank Vatrano	27.7%
Alex Killorn	27.4%
Mason McTavish	27.4%
Trevor Zegras	24.2%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before the Maple Leafs vs. Ducks on Wednesday January 3, 2024.

Maple Leafs vs. Ducks Game Information

Wednesday's matchup between the Ducks and Maple Leafs at Honda Center is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Anaheim Ducks
• Date: Wednesday January 3, 2024
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Honda Center

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Conclusion

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