The Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet in NHL action from Scotiabank Arena on Sunday. Who comes out on top in this original six matchup? Let’s dive in and find out with our Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs Prediction.
Detroit Red Wings Team Preview
The Detroit Red Wings come into this one looking to build on a 5-3 win over Los Angeles last time out. Alex DeBrincat leads the Red Wings in scoring with 39 points including a team-high 17 goals and 22 assists while Dylan Larkin is right behind with 36 points including 16 goals and 20 assists. Lucas Raymond also has 33 points with 11 goals and 22 assists and Shayne Gostisbehere has 29 points with a team-high 22 assists. Ville Husso has gone 9-5-2 in goal for Detroit this season with a 3.53 GAA and an .893 save percentage while James Reimer is 3-6-2 with a .889 save percentage and 3.41 GAA and Alex Lyon is 9-4-1 with a 2.54 GAA and a .922 save percentage this season.
Detroit Red Wings Team Facts
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Maple Leafs.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Red Wings have lost the third period in each of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last 10 games against opponents on a losing streak.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this one looking to bounce back from a 5-3 loss to Colorado last time out. William Nylander leads the Leafs in points with 57 points this season including 21 goals and a team-high 36 assists while Auston Matthews has 48 points with a team-high 33 goals. Mitch Marner has 45 points with 28 assists while John Tavares has 34 points with 12 goals and 22 assists this season. Joseph Woll has posted a 8-5-1 record with a 2.80 GAA and a .916 save percentage while Martin Jones is also 8-4-1 with a 2.15 GAA and a .924 save percentage as well this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Facts
- The Maple Leafs have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 19 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The favorites have won the first period in each of the Maple Leafs’ last four games at Scotiabank Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 10 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank T4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.55).
- The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (26.50%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.55).
- The Detroit Red Wings are one of only two teams to win 3+ games when trailing after Period 2 this season.
Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
I’m on the over here. The goaltending situation for both sides is murky at best with both teams limited between the pipes on a back-to-back and some tired legs defensively. Both have shown an ability as of late to find the back of the net and I think that these are two teams that can pile on the goals in this one so give me the over here.