In this NHL regular season preview between Ducks and Maple Leafs, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Ducks come in at 10-13-4.
- In terms of giveaways, the Ducks are currently 20th in the league.
- The Ducks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
- The Maple Leafs host the Ducks with a record of 17-9-2.
- The Maple Leafs come into the game ranked 17th in shots on goal.
- Toronto will look to get back on track after an overtime loss to the Wild.
Ducks vs Maple Leafs Preview
Planning on watching today's Ducks and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.
Ducks vs. Maple Leafs Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Anaheim Ducks at Toronto Maple Leafs
- Where: Toronto at Scotiabank Arena
- Date: Thursday, December 12th
- Betting Odds TOR -1.5, ANA +312 | TOR -399 O/U 6
Ducks Preview: Will the Ducks Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
The Ducks fell to 10-13-4 after a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks. Anaheim was favored on the puck line (-1.5) and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short of that number.
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period. The Ducks didn’t score until the third period, when they were already down 3-0.
Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only managed two scores in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn netted his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish followed with his second, coming on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.
The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. They registered 16 giveaways and picked up three assists, including Troy Terry's fifth of the season and Ryan Strome's fourth.
The Ducks’ defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period and another late in the second. They also allowed a crucial goal at 17:43 in the third period, just after Anaheim had cut the deficit to 3-1. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%.
Maple Leafs Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for Favored Toronto?
Toronto fell to 17-9-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed 1-0 in the first period before William Nylander tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. The Wild scored the game-winner 2:14 into overtime.
The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Maple Leafs’ record now stands at 17-9-2.
William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period to tie the game at 1-1. Auston Matthews, with his 6th assist, and Mitchell Marner, who now has 12 assists, contributed on Nylander’s goal.
The Maple Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. Toronto turned the puck over 10 times in the game.
Defensively, the Maple Leafs will look to bounce back after allowing the first goal and the game-winner in overtime against Minnesota. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.
Ducks vs Maple Leafs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Anaheim has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across their five previous home games, Toronto has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Maple Leafs have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
- The Ducks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
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Ducks vs Maple Leafs Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Maple Leafs -399
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