Away Team
Record 13-3-4
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 13-7-0 ATS
Road 8-3-2 road
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Schedule
Start Time 7:10 PM EST
Date 12, 2026
Venue Scotiabank Arena
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Season Series 2026-27 season: first meeting; 2025-26 series split 1-1

Minnesota enters Toronto with a 13-3-4 record and 13-7 puck-line mark, while the Maple Leafs have lost four consecutive games. The Wild defense allows only 2.2 goals per game, a notable contrast with Toronto.

Home Team
Record 8-10-2
Last 5 1-4 last five
ATS 9-11-0 ATS
Home 4-7-1 home
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Quinn Hughes Over 0.5 Points
Kirill Kaprizov has 17 goals and 32 points in 20 Wild games. Kaprizov produced 8 points, including 3 goals, over his last 5 games. Auston Matthews has 28 points and 62 shots in 20 Toronto games.

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Injury Report

Minnesota lists defenseman Brock Faber on injured reserve and goaltender Filip Gustavsson on injured reserve, potentially tightening the defensive rotation and increasing reliance on Jesper Wallstedt. Toronto has Colton Sissons out and Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Max Domi listed on injured reserve. Defenseman Morgan Rielly and forward Zack MacEwen have been listed day-to-day. Final availability and starting goaltenders require confirmation closer to puck drop.

Key Players

Minnesota
Kirill Kaprizov
Kaprizov has 17 goals and 15 assists for 32 points in 20 games.
Toronto
Auston Matthews
Matthews has 11 goals and 17 assists for 28 points through 20 games.

Key Matchup Edge

Minnesota holds the clearest statistical advantage in goals prevention, yielding 2.2 goals per game against Toronto at 3.5. The Wild also allow 25.8 shots per game compared with the Maple Leafs at 29.5. Toronto can still pressure opponents offensively, averaging 3.4 goals, so puck-line value depends partly on whether Minnesota turns defense into a multigoal margin.

3 Things to Watch

  • Minnesota 2.2 goals allowed per game
  • Toronto 3.5 goals allowed per game
  • Wild 9-4 road puck-line record

Betting Breakdown

Minnesota travels to Scotiabank Arena with 30 standings points from 20 games and a 13-3-4 record, having defeated Montreal 2-1 in overtime on November 10. The Wild won four of their last five, scoring 3.6 and conceding 1.8 goals per game in that stretch. Toronto has 18 points and an 8-10-2 record following a 6-3 defeat to Colorado. Four consecutive regulation losses underline its defensive concerns. The matchup is particularly interesting against the puck line: Minnesota has covered 13 of 20 contests overall and 9 of 13 away, while Toronto has covered only 9 of 20 overall and 3 of 12 at home. The listed total of 6.5 requires balancing Minnesota defense against Toronto offensive production. Minnesota averages 3.3 goals and permits 2.2; Toronto scores around 3.4 and allows roughly 3.5. Kirill Kaprizov enters with 32 points in 20 games, while Auston Matthews has 28. Starting-goalie confirmation and late injury updates could materially change the betting outlook.

Minnesota Betting Outlook

The Wild have built a 13-3-4 start on a strong defensive foundation, allowing only 44 goals through 20 games. Their 8-3-2 road record and 9-4 road puck-line mark make their travel profile especially relevant in Toronto. Minnesota has won four of five, with recent victories over Washington, Philadelphia, San Jose and Montreal. Kirill Kaprizov has 17 goals and 32 points across 20 games, and Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves in the 2-1 overtime win over Montreal. The injuries to Brock Faber and Filip Gustavsson remain important roster and goaltending considerations. Minnesota is priced as a favorite, but a one-goal win still fails to cover a standard minus-1.5 puck line.

Toronto Betting Outlook

Toronto enters at 8-10-2 after losing four straight to Utah, Montreal, New Jersey and Colorado. Its most recent defeat was 6-3 against the Avalanche, while the Maple Leafs have allowed 69 goals through 20 games, approximately 3.5 per contest. They are 4-7-1 at home and have covered only 3 of 12 home puck lines. Their offense remains a meaningful counterweight, scoring 67 goals with Auston Matthews contributing 11 goals and 17 assists for 28 points. Toronto may have to generate more pressure from its top scorers while limiting high-quality looks against a defensively disciplined Minnesota lineup. Injury uncertainty on the blue line, including Morgan Rielly, merits monitoring.

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Quinn Hughes Over 0.5 Points

What is the biggest matchup edge for Minnesota Wild vs Toronto Maple Leafs?

Minnesota holds the clearest statistical advantage in goals prevention, yielding 2.2 goals per game against Toronto at 3.5. The Wild also allow 25.8 shots per game compared with the Maple Leafs at 29.5. Toronto can still pressure opponents offensively, averaging 3.4 goals, so puck-line value depends partly on whether Minnesota turns defense into a multigoal margin.

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Matchup Minnesota Wild vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Game Date 12, 2026
Venue Scotiabank Arena
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23-28 45.1% WIN
GAME
LEAN
WIN %
UNITS
RESULT
CAR@LV
CARTER HART OVER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED
52.8%
2
WIN
LV@CAR
JALEN CHATFIELD UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@LV
JEREMY LAUZON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
52.6%
2
LOSS
LV@CAR
CARTER HART UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
53.2%
3
LOSS
LV@CAR
RASMUS ANDERSSON UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.2%
4
LOSS
MON@CAR
LANE HUTSON UNDER 0.5 ASSTS
54.1%
4
LOSS
CAR@MON
FREDERIK ANDERSEN UNDER 20.5 SAVES
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@MON
FREDRICK ANDERSON UNDER 20.5 SAVES
54.2%
4
WIN
CAR@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.8%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
MON +171
52.7%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
JAKUB DOBES UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
54.0%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
ALEX NEWHOOK OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.7%
3
WIN
LV@ANA
PAVEL MINTYUKOV OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
NICK SUZUKI UNDER 0.5 ASST
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 0.5 POINTS
53.2%
3
LOSS
COL@MIN
SCOTT WEDGEWOOD OVER 25.5 SAVES
53.8%
3
LOSS
ANA@LV
RASMUS ANDERSSON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.6%
4
LOSS
DET@BUF
OVER 6
54.5%
3
WIN
OTT@DET
OVER 5.5
54.4%
4
LOSS
CAR@CLB
CAR -135
60.9%
4
LOSS
LA@NYR
LA -115
53.7%
3
WIN
FLA@CHI
OVER 5.5
57.1%
3
WIN
CLB@PIT
PIT -120
54.7%
3
LOSS
MIN@BUF
BUF -120
55.6%
4
LOSS
NSH@COL
UNDER 6.5
53.8%
3
LOSS
CGY@CHI
CHI -118
54.8%
3
LOSS
DAL@ANA
DAL -116
54.0%
3
LOSS
FLA@BUF
BUF -115
55.8%
4
LOSS
NJ@WPG
WPG -122
55.5%
4
WIN
NSH@CGY
CGY -118
57.5%
4
LOSS
BUF@CLB
BUF -108
59.7%
4
LOSS
WPG@TOR
TOR -133
58.8%
4
WIN
WAS@FLA
FLA -118
56.6%
3
WIN
MIN@WPG
MIN -113
55.1%
4
WIN
PHI@CHI
PHI -125
56.1%
4
WIN
DAL@DET
DAL -125
58.0%
6
LOSS
ANA@CLB
ZACH WERENSKI OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.4%
4
LOSS
NSH@STL
NSH -105
53.3%
3
WIN
OTT@WPG
OVER 5.5
54.0%
3
LOSS
TB@NYI
TB -130
60.9%
6
LOSS
MIN@CGY
MIN -115
56.5%
6
LOSS
PIT@TB
UNDER 6.5
54.8%
3
LOSS
TOR@FLA
OVER 6
53.8%
3
PUSH
MON@LV
OVER 6
54.4%
4
LOSS
PHI@FLA
SAM BENNETT UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.1%
4
LOSS
BOS@NYI
MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 ASSTS
54.4%
4
LOSS
CLB@WAS
OVER 6.5
54.2%
3
LOSS
CLB@DET
DET -135
67.0%
6
WIN
STL@PHI
UNDER 5.5
54.6%
4
WIN
CAR@MIN
OVER 6
56.4%
4
WIN
PHI@STL
JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES
54.4%
4
LOSS
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