Keep reading to see our Maple Leafs vs Red Wings NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Maple Leafs face the Red Wings at 18-9-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Maple Leafs are currently 10th in the league.
- Toronto will look to get back on track after an overtime loss to the Wild.
- The Red Wings host the Maple Leafs with a record of 11-14-4.
- The Red Wings are are averaging 2.5 goals per contest so far.
- The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
Maple Leafs vs Red Wings Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it's hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The Maple Leafs are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings
- Where: Detroit at Little Caesars Arena
- Date: Saturday, December 14th
- Betting Odds TOR -1.5, TOR -176 | DET +147 O/U 6
Maple Leafs Preview: Will the Maple Leafs Defense Show Up on the Road?
Toronto fell to 18-9-2 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.
Both teams scored in the first period, with Toronto’s goal coming at 19:08. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.
In their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs took 28 shots on goal but only managed to score once. William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner adding his 12th.
Toronto had 10 giveaways and failed to score after the first period. They were held scoreless in the second, third, and overtime periods.
Defensively, the Maple Leafs will look to bounce back after allowing an overtime goal at 2:14 in their previous game against the Wild. The team also gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.
Red Wings Preview: Taking a Look at the Red Wings Chances at Home
With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 11-14-4 this season. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.
After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came on the power play, with Dylan Larkin finding the net each time.
Dylan Larkin was the lone scorer for the Red Wings in their 2-1 victory over the Sabres, netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Both of Larkin's goals came in the second period and on the power play. He took 4 shots on goal in the game.
Detroit managed 23 shots on goal, but also had 15 giveaways. After a scoreless first period, the Red Wings found the net twice in the second.
Defensively, the Red Wings will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed just one goal. Cam Talbot recorded 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage. The defense also contributed 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks. The only goal they allowed came at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut out the Sabres in the second and third periods.
Maple Leafs vs Red Wings Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Toronto has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- When looking at their past three home matchups, Detroit has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 1-2 and an puck line mark of 2-1.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting favorite, the Maple Leafs have gone 0-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
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