Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Preview
Betting on today’s Maple Leafs and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on NBCS.
The Maple Leafs are the favored team in this non-conference contest against the Blackhawks. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Chicago Blackhawks – Toronto Maple Leafs odds
Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Maple Leafs have faced off against the Blackhawks on the road, they are above .500 at 3-2. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Blackhawks and Maple Leafs, the Blackhawks hold the edge with an puck line record of 9-1.
- In their last five games away from home, the Maple Leafs have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Through their last ten home games, Chicago has an puck line record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Blackhawks have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Maple Leafs have a strong record of 3-0. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 1-2.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction
Coming into their matchup with the Blackhawks, the Maple Leafs have an overall record of 10-5-2 this season. For away games this season, they have a 5-1-2 record, while they are 5-4-0 when playing at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs are averaging 3.5 goals per game this season, putting them in the 14th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 22nd in the league. Toronto’s offense is currently ranked 9th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the league.
Goalie Ilya Samsonov comes into the game having made nine starts this season. So far, his record is 4-1 and he has a save percentage of 87.8%.
The Blackhawks currently hold an overall record of 5-12-0 and have been the betting underdog in all of their games. For away games this season, they have a 4-7-0 record, while they are 1-5-0 when playing at home.
For their offensive performance, the Blackhawks come in averaging 2.5 goals per game this season, which is 30th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 32nd in the league. Chicago’s offense comes into the game ranked 30th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 21st in the NHL.
Goalie Arvid Söderblom comes into the game having made seven starts this season. So far, his record is 1-6 and he has a save percentage of 87.9%.
In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blackhawks winning this one 4-3.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Tips
- We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+201)
- The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
- Jarred Tinordi – Oblique – Out
- Andreas Athanasiou – Lower Body – Out
- Taylor Hall – Knee – Out
- Corey Perry – Undisclosed – Questionable
- Colin Blackwell – Lower Body – Out
- Luke Philp – Achilles – Out
- Samuel Savoie – Femur – Out
Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report
- Matt Murray – Hip – Out
- John Klingberg – Undisclosed – Out
- Jake Muzzin – Neck – Out
- Timothy Liljegren – Ankle – Out
- Conor Timmins – Lower Body – Out
