Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks NHL Predictions, Picks and Odds - Dec. 16

Both the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks are coming off a loss, heading into their matchup at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. Maple Leafs (-205) versus Blackhawks (+170) has a clear favorite, according to the moneyline odds.

Toronto's last game was a 6-3 home loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 13. Steven Lorentz's two points (one goal and one assist) led the Maple Leafs.

Chicago's most recent game was a home loss, 4-0, against the Detroit Red Wings on Dec. 13. Spencer Knight made zero saves for the Blackhawks while allowing zero Red Wings goals in that matchup.

Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we predict will come out on top in Tuesday's action on the ice.

Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Predictions & Pick

For the upcoming game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Blackhawks, computer-derived moneyline, over/under, and score predictions are below, sourced from Dunkel Index.

• Prediction: Maple Leafs 3 - Blackhawks 1
• Pick OU: Under 5.5 (Dunkel projecting 4.06 goals)
  

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Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Moneylines

Grab a peek below at the most recent moneylines for the Maple Leafs-Blackhawks matchup.

• Favorite: Maple Leafs (-205)
• Underdog: Blackhawks (+170)

Maple Leafs Betting Insights

• The Maple Leafs have won 44.4% of their games when they've been a moneyline favorite this season (8-10).
• Toronto is 1-2 (victorious in just 33.3% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -205 or shorter.
• The Maple Leafs have a 67.2% chance (based on the moneyline's implied probability) to win this matchup.
• In 21 of 31 matches this season, Toronto and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals.

Blackhawks Betting Insights

• This season the Blackhawks have won 13 of the 30 games, or 43.3%, in which they've been an underdog.
• This season Chicago has won three of its seven games when it's the underdog by at least +170 on the moneyline.
• Bookmakers have implied, given the moneyline set for this matchup, that the Blackhawks have a 37.0% chance to win.
• Chicago has played 15 games this season that finished with over 5.5 goals.

Maple Leafs Key Stats

• Toronto ranks 11th in the league with 102 goals scored (3.3 per game).
• The Maple Leafs have conceded 101 total goals (3.3 per game), ranking 18th in league action in goals against.
• Its +1 goal differential ranks 15th in the league.
• The 11 power-play goals the Maple Leafs have recorded this season (on 77 power-play chances) rank 32nd in the NHL.
• Toronto has the league's 30th-ranked power-play conversion rate (14.29%).
• The Maple Leafs have scored two shorthanded goals this season.
• Toronto's 82.56% penalty-kill success rate ranks 11th in the league.
• Toronto wins 56.8% of its faceoffs to lead the NHL.
• The Maple Leafs connect on 12.2% of their shots (third in the league).

Blackhawks Key Stats

• Chicago has 91 goals this season (2.8 per game), 24th in the NHL.
• The Blackhawks concede three goals per game (96 in total), 15th in the NHL.
• Its -5 goal differential ranks 20th in the league.
• The Blackhawks have 20 power-play goals (on 93 chances), 13th in the NHL.
• Chicago scores on 21.51% of its power plays, No. 10 in the league.
• The Blackhawks have two shorthanded goals (13th in NHL).
• The 84.4% penalty-kill percentage of Chicago is fourth in the league.
• Chicago wins 46.8% of faceoffs, 28th-ranked in the NHL.
• With a shooting percentage of 11.1%, the Blackhawks are 14th in the league.