In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Friday, November 8th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview
The Toronto Maple Leafs are 7-5-2 this year after they defeated Boston by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Toronto scored twice in the second and twice in the third for the shutout win. The Maple Leafs were outshot by a total of 29-27, won 54.8% of the face-offs, and went 3-7 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Knies, Nylander, Lorentz, and Rielly, while Stolarz stopped all 29 shots that he faced.
Prior to that game, the Maple Leafs lost to Minnesota by a score of 2-1 and St. Louis by a score of 4-2. Toronto has scored 3.07 goals per game and they have allowed 2.79 goals against per game, while also going 14.9% on the power play and 86% on the penalty kill this season. Mitch Marner has led Toronto with two goals, 14 assists, and 36 shots on goal, while Joseph Woll is 1-2-0 with a 2.70 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this year.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings are 6-5-1 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Detroit allowed Chicago to tie the game at one in the second period, but they scored the final three goals in the game for the win. The Red Wings were outshot by a total of 29-25, won 47.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Copp, DeBrincat, Larkin, and Veleno, while Talbot stopped 28 out of 29 shots that he faced in the win.
Prior to that game, the Red Wings defeated Buffalo by a score of 2-1 but did lose three games in a row before that. Detroit has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 25% on the power play and 69.4% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with one goal, 11 assists, and 19 shots on goal, while Alex Lyon is 2-3-0 with a 2.78 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage. The Red Wings will meet the Rangers and Penguins after this one.
Why the Maple Leafs will beat the Red Wings
- The Maple Leafs have won seven of their last eight games at Scotiabank Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in nine of their last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Maple Leafs’ last four games at Scotiabank Arena against opponents on a winning streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Red Wings’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs last 12 games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
- Morgan Rielly has recorded at least one assist in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 11 home games against the Red Wings.
- Matthew Knies has scored a goal in each of the Maple Leafs’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Morgan Rielly has recorded at least one point in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 11 home games against the Red Wings.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Larkin has scored at least one goal in four of the Red Wings’ last five night games.
- Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Vladimir Tarasenko has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances at Scotiabank Arena.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup looking for their third win in a row, but despite their 6-5-1 record on the season, they have not played very well. The Red Wings have been consistently out-shot this season and they are only scoring 2.75 goals per game. Toronto is 5-2-0 at home this season and they have scored at least four goals in three of their last four games. The Maple Leafs haven’t been super high-scoring this year, but they have been solid defensively and on the penalty kill. This should be a good game between two rivals, but I have to take the Leafs to get the win.