Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 12-2-24 Picks

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet Monday 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 one looking to bounce back from a 6-3 loss at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets last time out. After this game, the Blackhawks will square off against the Boston Bruins at home.

Blackhawks Drop Back-To-Back Games

Connor Bedard has a team-high 19 points with 5 goals and a team-high 14 assists while Ryan Donato has 15 points with a team-high 10 goals. Teuvo Teravainen has 12 points with 6 goals and 6 assists while Nick Foligno has 10 points with 7 goals and 3 assists. Petr Mrazek has gone 7-10-1 with a 2.79 GAA and a .908 save percentage in goal for the Blackhawks while Arvid Soderblom is 1-4-1 with a 2.36 GAA and a .926 save percentage as well on the year.

Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win

• The Blackhawks have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Maple Leafs.
• The Maple Leafs have lost six of their last eight games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 13 of the last 14 games between the Blackhawks and Maple Leafs.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games as favorites against Central Division opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs Recap

The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this game looking to build on their 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last time out. After this game, Toronto will welcome the Nashville Predators to town.

Maple Leafs Looking To Stay Hot At Home

Mitch Marner has a team-high 31 points with 9 goals and a team-high 22 assists while William Nylander has 25 points with a team-high 15 goals. John Tavares has 21 points with 10 goals and 11 assists and Auston Matthews has 13 points with 5 goals and 8 assists. Matthew Knies has 14 points with 9 goals while Morgan Rielly has 14 points with 4 goals and 10 assists as well on the year. Anthony Stolarz has gone 7-4-2 on the year in goal for Toronto with a 2.33 GAA and a .921 save percentage while Joseph Woll is 6-2 with a 2.13 GAA and a .923 save percentage and Dennis Hildeby has a 1-1 record, a 4.03 GAA and an .869 save percentage.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 10 road games following a home loss.
• The Maple Leafs have won seven of their last eight games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 road games following a home loss.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last four home games following a road win.

Blackhawks vs. Maple Leafs Prediction

I’m on the Maple Leafs here. I considered Chicago and the plus money considering the Blackhawks have won the last three head-to-head meetings with Toronto, but the Leafs are just flat out rolling right now and are on absolute fire. Chicago just got their teeth kicked in by Columbus and I don’t really want to bank on a Chicago team on no rest going into Toronto to slow down the Leafs. Give me Toronto -1.5 here.