Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction 12/16/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet Tuesday 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 a Chicago Blackhawks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs prediction.

Chicago Blackhawks Recap

The Chicago Blackhawks come into this game looking to rebound from a 4-0 loss to Detroit last time out to sit at 13-13-6 this season. After this game, Chicago will head on the road for a game against the Canadiens.

Blackhawks Lose 4 Of Last 5

Connor Bedard leads the Blackhawks with 44 points including a team-high 19 goals and 25 assists while Frank Nazar has 20 points with 5 goals and 15 assists. Teuvo Teravainen has 17 points with 11 assists while Ryan Donato has 13 points with 8 goals of his own. Andre Burakovsky has 21 points with 8 goals and Tyler Bertuzzi has 26 points with 16 goals and 10 assists. Spencer Knight has gone 10-7-5 with a 2.52 GAA and a .915 save percentage while Arvid Soderblom has gone 3-6-1 with a 3.84 GAA and an .876 save percentage so far this season in goal for Chicago.

Toronto Maple Leafs Recap

The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this game looking to bounce back from their 6-3 loss at the hands of Edmonton last time out to sit at 14-12-5 this season. After this game, the Leafs will head on the road for a game against the Washington Capitals.

Maple Leafs Lose Back-To-Back Games

William Nylander leads the Maple Leafs with 34 points on 11 goals and a team-high 23 assists while John Tavares has 30 points with a team-high 13 goals and 17 assists and Matthew Knies has 29 points with 7 goals and 22 assists. Auston Matthews has 21 points with 13 goals and 8 assists and Morgan Rielly has 23 points with 18 assists. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 21 points with 16 assists. Anthony Stolarz has gone 6-5-1 with a 3.51 GAA and an .884 save percentage in goal for the Maple Leafs while Joseph Woll is 4-3-1 with a 2.44 GAA and a .928 save percentage. Dennis Hildeby is also 2-3-3 with a 2.72 GAA and a .923 save percentage this season. 

Chicago Blackhawks vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction

I’m on Chicago +1.5 here. I just think that the Leafs shouldn’t be this heavily favored in this current form, and the Blackhawks have been competitive in a lot of spots as underdogs this season. Not having Connor Bedard stinks, but I think Chicago can remain competitive enough here to get the cover on the puck line at the very least. Give me Chicago +1.5.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Chicago +1.5