Anaheim Ducks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction NHL Picks 12/12/24

The Anaheim Ducks and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet Thursday in NHL action from the Scotiabank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Anaheim Ducks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs prediction.

Anaheim Ducks Recap

The Anaheim Ducks come into this one looking to rebound from a 5-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators last time out. After this game, Anaheim will continue on the road to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets next.

Ducks Looking For Quick Turnaround To Snap Four Game Slide

Troy Terry leads the Ducks in scoring with 21 points including 8 goals and 13 assists while Leo Carlsson has 11 points with 6 goals and 5 assists. Ryan Strome has 12 points as well with 5 goals and 7 assists while Frank Vatrano has 13 points with 6 goals and 7 assists. Leo Carlsson and Alex Killorn each have 11 points with Carlsson logging 6 goals and 5 assists while Killorn has 4 goals and 7 assists. Cutter Gauthier has 12 points with 8 assists as well. In goal for Anaheim, Lukas Dostal has gone 6-7-3 with a 2.67 GAA and a .921 save percentage while John Gibson is 4-4-1 with a 3.01 GAA and a .906 save percentage so far this season.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The underdogs have won each of the Maple Leafs’ last three games.
• The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last two games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as home favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Toronto Maple Leafs Recap

The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this game looking to build on their 2-1 OT win over the New Jersey Devils last time out. After this game, Toronto will head on the road for a matchup with the Detroit Red Wings.

Maple Leafs Looking To Stay Strong At Home

Mitch Marner has a team-high 38 points with 10 goals and a team-high 28 assists while William Nylander has 28 points with a team-high 17 goals. John Tavares has 23 points with 12 goals and 11 assists and Auston Matthews has 19 points with 9 goals and 10 assists. Matthew Knies has 16 points with 10 goals while Morgan Rielly has 15 points with 4 goals and 11 assists as well on the year. Anthony Stolarz has gone 9-5-2 on the year in goal for Toronto with a 2.13 GAA and a .928 save percentage while Joseph Woll is 7-3 with a 2.20 GAA and a .919 save percentage and Dennis Hildeby has a 1-1 record, a 4.03 GAA and an .869 save percentage.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Ducks have lost each of their last six games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The Maple Leafs have won 10 of their last 11 home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.

Ducks vs. Maple Leafs Prediction

I’m looking at the Maple Leafs here. The line is really hefty here, but there’s really no other way for me to go with how well Toronto plays at home and how bad the Ducks have been offensively over the course of their current losing streak. I think Toronto puts the boots to the Ducks here so give me Toronto -1.5.