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The Detroit Red Wings (13-17-4) will try to halt a three-game losing streak when they play the Toronto Maple Leafs (21-12-2) at home on Friday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here's who we expect to emerge victorious in Friday's hockey action.
In the past 10 contests, the Red Wings have recorded a 3-6-1 record after putting up 24 total goals (three power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 11.5%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.
Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Red Wings 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-136)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs (21-12-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Toronto has 14 points (6-1-2) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Maple Leafs recorded only one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
- Toronto finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
- The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals in 22 games (20-1-1, 41 points).
- In the 12 games when Toronto has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 7-4-1 record (15 points).
- In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 10-4-0 (20 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 11-7-2 to record 24 points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 3-4-7 record in overtime matchups this season and a 13-17-4 overall record.
- In the 14 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Red Wings recorded only one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (1-8-0) in those contests.
- Detroit has eight points (3-2-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Red Wings have scored more than two goals in 16 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
- This season, Detroit has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 3-5-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 5-5-0 (10 points).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 24 times this season, and earned 20 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th | 3.09 | Goals Scored | 2.56 | 29th |
| 11th | 2.8 | Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 25th |
| 14th | 28.6 | Shots | 25.1 | 31st |
| 21st | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 30 | 28th |
| 18th | 20.39% | Power Play % | 23.47% | 10th |
| 8th | 82.46% | Penalty Kill % | 68.82% | 31st |
Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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