When making a Maple Leafs vs Red Wings prediction, many people will see that Toronto is starting to play some of its best hockey of the regular season. Over the past ten games, the Maple Leafs have gone 7-2-1 over their past ten games. That stretch includes three straight wins for Toronto.
When it comes to Detroit Red Wings odds, the chances of the Red Wings making the playoffs are slowly slipping away. While Detroit is still within striking distance of the final Wild Card sport, the Red Wings will have to make a serious push to climb the NHL standings. Here’s a look at what to expect from the matchup between Detroit and Toronto.
Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings Information
Toronto Maple Leafs (26-9-7) vs. Detroit Red Wings (17-15-7)
Location of the game: Little Ceasars Arena. Detroit, MI.
Date: Thursday, 12th January 12th. 7:00 p.m. ET.
How to watch: ESPN | Regional Broadcast Partners.
Recent Scores
People making Toronto Maple Leafs predictions today will see Toronto has won its last game 2-1 against Nashville Thursday. The Maple Leafs improved to 26-9-7 with the win. Detroit beat Winnipeg 7-5 last Tuesday to improve to 17-15-7.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings Analysis
Looking at ways to make a Maple Leafs vs Red Wings prediction will show Toronto has the goods to make life difficult for Detroit. Especially with how the Maple Leafs can put the puck in the back of the net. NHL stats show that Toronto is eighth in the league in goals per game, scoring 3.4 per contest.
The Maple Leafs also have one of the best power plays in the league. Toronto scores on 25 percent of its power play opportunities, which ranks seventh in the league. The Maple Leafs have seen six of their past ten games go over the total. Toronto’s defense has been excellent as well.
The Maple Leafs allow 2.6 goals per game, which ranks third. Toronto also allows 28.5 shots per game, which is fifth-best in the league. Making a Maple Leafs vs Red Wings prediction is difficult to know what to anticipate from Detroit. The Red Wings, who average 3.0 goals per game, put up seven goals in their last outing against Toronto.
Detroit is a team that can’t afford to have too many players on the NHL injury report. NHL player stats show that the Red Wings have struggled to convert on the power play and generate shots. What the Red Wings can do is keep the puck out of their net. Detroit only allows 3.3 goals per game, which ranks 20th in the league. Ville Husso leads all of the Red Wings’ goaltenders with 13 wins for Detroit.
Odds Breakdown
The over/under has been set at 6.5 goals. The over and under are both listed at -110 odds.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Anyone making NHL picks today will see Toronto is -145 on the Moneyline.
People looking at the NHL schedule today would like to know that the Maple Leafs are 18-24 ats on the puck line spread. Toronto has a 17-23-2 over/under record.
The Maple Leafs are listed at -1.5 on the puck line spread, with +164 odds.
Detroit Red Wings
Regarding NHL odds, the Red Wings are +135 on the moneyline.
The Red Wings are listed at -1.5 on the puck line spread at -205 odds.
Detroit has a 22-17 record against the puck line spread. The Red Wings have a 17-21-1 over/under record.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick and Prediction
There are several good options to make NHL picks today on this game. This is one of the NHL matchups that favors the road teams. Despite playing away from home, backing Toronto on the Moneyline is the right play. The Maple Leafs have been playing well over their past ten games.
Anyone making NHL picks would like to consider the under when it comes to a total. While Toronto has had no issues putting the puck in the back of the net, Detroit hasn’t quite figured out the formula for scoring goals. The Red Wings haven’t been effective at generating offense at all.
Detroit will need to find a way to score and won’t be able to do some against a strong Maple Leafs team.
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