Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction NHL Picks 12/14/24

In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 14th, at the Little Caesars Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Maple Leafs’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Red Wings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit

-Recent betting trends in games played between Toronto and Detroit

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings. 

Maple Leafs Coming off Another Win

The Maple Leafs are coming off another win, and they have won two games in a row. Toronto faced off against the Anaheim Ducks and they were able to secure a 3-2 victory. Max Pacioretty scored two goals and added an assist. The Maple Leafs are averaging 2.93 goals while their defense is giving up 2.55 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is ranked 2nd. Mitch Marner is having a strong season and he has scored 10 goals and added 28 assists. 

Why the Maple Leafs Will Beat the Red Wings

• The Red Wings have lost seven of their last eight games following a road loss.
• The Maple Leafs have won five of their last six night games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the Maple Leafs’ last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Maple Leafs have won the first period in three of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.

Red Wings Struggled

The Red Wings faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers in the last game and they ended up losing 4-1. Ben Chairot scored a goal but that was the only goal. Cam Talbot saved 32 of the 34 shots that he faced. The Red Wings are averaging 2.52 goals while their defense is giving up 3.17 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 22nd. Lucas Raymond has scored 11 goals and added 19 assists. 

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction

Give me the Maple Leafs with ease here. This Red Wings offense should be scoring more than they are this season, but they aren’t, and they are averaging only 2.52 goals per game. The  Maple Leafs defense is one of the best in all of the NHL giving up only 2.52 goals per game and that will be the difference here as Toronto is going to end up cruising here. Back Toronto on the puck line.