Toronto Maple Leafs (14-7-2) vs Chicago Blackhawks (8-14-2)
Game Info: Monday, December 2, 2024 at 7:30 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs -360 / Chicago Blackhawks +280 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 2nd at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 8-14-2 this year after they lost to Columbus by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Chicago tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed four of the last five goals in the game for the loss. The Blackhawks were outshot by a total of 36-31, won 44.6% of the face-offs, and went 3-6 on the power play in the game. Chicago got goals from Bedard, Foligno, and Smith, while Mrazek stopped 30 out of 35 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to Minnesota by a score of 3-2 but did beat Dallas by a score of 6-2 before that. Chicago has scored 2.48 goals per game and they have allowed 2.96 goals against per game, while also going 22.4% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with five goals, 14 assists, and 66 shots on goal, while Arvid Soderblom is 1-4-1 with a 2.36 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage this year.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 14-7-2 this season after they defeated Tampa Bay by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Toronto scored the first four goals in the game and they were able to barely hang on for the win in the third period. The Maple Leafs were outshot by a total of 41-29, won 48.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Knies, Nylander, Robertson, Tanev, and Tavares, while Woll stopped 38 out of 41 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Maple Leafs lost to Florida by a score of 5-1 but did beat Utah, Vegas, Edmonton, and Washington before that. Toronto has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 2.61 goals against per game, while also going 20% on the power play and 81.5% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led Toronto with nine goals, 22 assists, and 62 shots on goal, while Anthony Stolarz is 7-4-2 with a 2.33 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage this year. The Maple Leafs will face the Predators, Capitals, Penguins, and Devils following this one.
Why the Maple Leafs will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs following a home loss.
- The Maple Leafs have won seven of their last eight home games.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five road games following a home loss.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last four games following a road win.
- The Maple Leafs have won the second period in eight of their last 10 games at Scotiabank Arena following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Nine of the Blackhawks’ last 10 night games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight home games have gone UNDER the total goal line.
- Seven of the last eight Monday night games between teams from different conferences have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 12 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Blackhawks’ last five night games at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- John Tavares has scored a goal in five of the Maple Leafs’ last six games against the Blackhawks.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Maple Leafs’ last 15 games.
- Auston Matthews has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one point in each of his last five appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Maple Leafs.
- Teuvo Teravainen has recorded at least one assist in six of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against the Maple Leafs.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
Toronto comes into this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NHL right now and they have won eight of their last ten games. The Maple Leafs are 10-3-0 at home this year, while the Blackhawks are 4-8-2 on the road. Chicago has lost eight of their last eleven games and they have scored two goals or fewer in eight of those games. Toronto is red hot right now and they are great at home, so I like them to win by at least two goals here.