Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Dec. 16

The Chicago Blackhawks (13-13-6), losers of three straight road games, visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (14-12-5) at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will claim the win in Tuesday's game.

Over the past 10 games for the Blackhawks (3-5-2), their offense has totaled 22 goals while their defense has conceded 34 goals. They have had 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (16.1%).

Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-237)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

  • The Maple Leafs (14-12-5 overall) have a 4-5-9 record in games that have needed overtime.
  • Toronto is 6-3-4 (16 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal, they lost in overtime.
  • Toronto has taken eight points from the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (3-5-2 record).
  • The Maple Leafs are 11-7-2 in the 20 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 24 points).
  • In the nine games when Toronto has scored a single power-play goal, it went 3-4-2 to register eight points.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 2-5-1 (five points).
  • The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 11-7-4 to record 26 points.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

  • The Blackhawks have earned a record of 1-6-7 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 13-13-6.
  • In the 14 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
  • This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • Chicago has earned six points (2-4-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
  • The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals 18 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (11-3-4).
  • This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 7-5-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-4-3 (13 points).
  • The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 20 times this season, and earned 19 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Maple Leafs Rank Maple Leafs AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
5th 3.29 Goals Scored 2.84 24th
22nd 3.26 Goals Allowed 3.00 15th
21st 27.0 Shots 25.6 26th
31st 31.5 Shots Allowed 30.3 28th
30th 14.29% Power Play % 21.51% 10th
12th 82.56% Penalty Kill % 84.40% 4th

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