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

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

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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which team will secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

In the last 10 games, the Blackhawks have gone 3-5-2 while scoring 22 total goals (five power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.1%). They have allowed 34 goals.

Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Maple Leafs 4, Blackhawks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-206)
  • 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 are 14-12-5 overall and 4-5-9 in overtime matchups.
  • Toronto is 6-3-4 (16 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Maple Leafs recorded only one goal, they lost in overtime.
  • Toronto has scored exactly two goals in 10 games this season (3-5-2 record, eight points).
  • The Maple Leafs have scored three or more goals 20 times, and are 11-7-2 in those games (to record 24 points).
  • In the nine games when Toronto has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-4-2 record (eight points).
  • When it has outshot opponents, 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 a 1-6-7 record in overtime contests this season and a 13-13-6 overall record.
  • 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 more than two goals 18 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (11-3-4).
  • This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 15 games and registered 17 points with a record of 7-5-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-4-3 (13 points).
  • The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Blackhawks finished 8-9-3 in those matchups (19 points).

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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
23rd 3.26 Goals Allowed 3 15th
21st 27 Shots 25.6 26th
31st 31.5 Shots Allowed 30.3 28th
30th 14.29% Power Play % 21.51% 10th
11th 82.56% Penalty Kill % 84.4% 4th

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