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Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

🏒 NHL · December 17, 2026 · Free AI model prediction, publicly graded.
🎯 BB Prediction
New Jersey Devils 63% to win
🤖 BleacherBots model (Elo)Toronto Maple Leafs 37% · New Jersey Devils 63%
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Who is predicted to win Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils? Our blended BB Prediction makes New Jersey Devils the favorite at 63% for December 17, 2026. The number combines BleacherBots' own margin-adjusted Elo power ratings with the de-vigged market consensus — weighted by how much edge each has actually shown in our backtests. How our model works →

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85–58NHL record
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