Toronto Maple Leafs (18-9-2) vs. Detroit Red Wings (11-14-4)
December 14, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Red Wings +150 / Toronto Maple Leafs -185; Over/Under: +6
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The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings meet Saturday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Pick.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Devils and Ducks, and they play the Sabres, Stars, and Islanders next. The Toronto Maple Leafs are averaging 2.93 goals per game and are scoring 18.9 percent of their power play opportunities. William Nylander leads Toronto with 18 shots on goal, Mitch Marner has 28 shots on goal and John Tavares has 92 shots on goal. Defensively, the Toronto Maple Leafs are allowing 2.55 goals per game and are killing 82.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Anthony Stolarz has allowed 35 goals on 480 shots faced, and Joseph Woll has given up 23 goals on 291 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Flyers, beat the Sabres, and they play the Canadiens, Blues, and Capitals next. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.52 goals per game and are scoring 25.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 12 goals, Lucas Raymond has 19 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 78 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.17 goals per game and are killing 67.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 39 goals on 467 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 23 goals on 258 shots.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
- The Red Wings have lost seven of their last eight night games following a road loss.
- The Maple Leafs have won five of their last six games at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
- The Red Wings have lost the first period in each of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games as favorites following a win has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Red Wings’ last six night games at Little Caesars Arena has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between teams from the same division has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Lucas Raymond has scored the last goal in three of the Red Wings’ last four night games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Lucas Raymond has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last four night games at Little Caesars Arena.
- Dylan Larkin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Red Wings’ last four games against the Maple Leafs at Little Caesars Arena.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last six home games.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- John Tavares has scored at least one goal in four of the Maple Leafs’ last five games against the Red Wings.
- John Tavares has recorded at least one point in 26 of his last 29 appearances against the Red Wings.
- Mitch Marner has recorded at least one assist in six of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
The Toronto Maple Leafs are playing their best hockey of the season with wins in 7 of their last 10 games and their defense continues to lead the charge. The Detroit Red Wings are having issues finishing games with an offense that’s scored 2 or fewer goals in 4 of their last 5 contests, and playing at home hasn’t helped all that much. The Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings 3-1 about a month ago. Give me Toronto and the PL for max betting value.
