Chicago Blackhawks (17-32-7) vs Toronto Maple Leafs (34-20-2)
Game Info: Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm (United Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Chicago Blackhawks +210 / Toronto Maple Leafs -258 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, February 23rd at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 34-20-2 this year after they defeated Carolina by a score of 6-3 in their last game. Toronto scored four goals in the first period, but they did allow three in the third to ruin the shutout. The Maple Leafs were out shot by a total of 34-23, won 58.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Holmberg (2), Kampf, Matthews, Steeves, and Tavares, while Stolarz stopped 31 out of 34 shots in the win.
Prior to that victory, the Maple Leafs lost to the Canucks by a score of 2-1, but did beat the Kraken by a score of 3-1 before that. Toronto has won four of their last five games and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 70 points. Toronto has scored 3.07 goals per game and they have allowed 2.84 goals against per game, while also going 23.2% on the power play and 79.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led Toronto with 16 goals, 55 assists, and 125 shots on goal, while William Nylander has added 33 goals, 22 assists, and 186 shots on goal. Joseph Woll is 19-11-0 with a 2.65 goals against average and a .909 save percentage this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 17-32-7 this season after they lost to Columbus by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Chicago cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals in the game for the loss. The Blackhawks out shot Columbus by a total of 28-21, won 36.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Chicago got their lone goal from Smith, while Mrazek stopped 16 out of 21 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Blackhawks lost to the Blues by a score of 6-5, but did beat the Predators by a score of 6-2 before that. Chicago has lost five of their last six games and they are currently last in the Central standings with 41 points. Chicago has scored 2.69 goals per game and they have allowed 3.44 goals against per game, while also going 24.6% on the power play and 82% on the penalty kill this season. Connor Bedard has led Chicago with 16 goals, 33 assists, and 130 shots on goal, while Teuvo Teravainen has added 12 goals, 28 assists, and 84 shots on goal. Arvid Soderblom is 7-12-5 with a 3.01 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year.
Why the Maple Leafs will beat the Blackhawks
- The Blackhawks have lost seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
- The Maple Leafs have won five of their last six road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games.
- The Maple Leafs have won the second period in seven of their last eight road games against Western Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games at United Center following a road loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last five games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last nine road games against the Blackhawks.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Blackhawks’ last 13 games as home underdogs.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Nick Foligno has recorded at least one point in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Connor Bedard has recorded an assist in each of the Blackhawks’ last four games at United Center against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Teuvo Teravainen has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances after playing less than 20 minutes the previous day.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- John Tavares has scored a goal in six of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games against the Blackhawks.
- Auston Matthews has recorded at least one point in 14 of his last 15 appearances in road games.
- Mitch Marner has recorded an assist in seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
Both of these teams will be on a back to back in this game after playing on Saturday, but Toronto was able to pickup a win. The Maple Leafs are 14-9-2 on the road this year, while the Blackhawks are 11-14-3 at home. Chicago has been awful over their last 23 games and they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five. Toronto beat a very good Carolina team on Friday and they should have plenty of success against this Chicago backup goalie here. Take the Leafs to win by at least two goals.