Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks Odds Picks and Prediction
It’s an Original Six clash on Black Friday at the United Center as the Chicago Blackhawks (5-10-2), eighth in the NHL standings for the Central Division, host the Toronto Maple Leafs (10-5-2), fourth in the Atlantic Division. This is the second time the Blackhawks have been on the Toronto Maple Leafs schedule – Chicago beat Toronto 4-1 at home on October 16. It’s one of 14 NHL matchups on a busy NHL schedule today.
Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks Picks
- Pick: Toronto Puckline (-1.5 -105)
- Pick: Over 6.5 (-120)
Ilya Samsonov (3.55 GAA, .878 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Maple Leafs. Arvid Soderblom (3.89 GAA, .879 save percentage) is the confirmed starting goaltender for the Blackhawks. Let’s take a closer look at the Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks odds.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds
Toronto is a massive favorite in the Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks odds with -250 moneyline odds and -1.5 (-105) puck line odds. The Blackhawks are +210 moneyline underdogs with +1.5 (-115) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.5.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Information
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks
Location of the game: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Date & Time: Friday, November 24 at 2 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and TSN4 (Canada)
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
Maple Leafs Rolling after Trip to Sweden
Toronto, one of the early NHL picks to win the Atlantic Division, had a disappointing start to the season but has turned things around with four consecutive victories, including consecutive wins in Sweden for the NHL Global Series. William Nylander, the team’s leader in NHL player stats with 27 points (12 goals, 15 assists), had five points in Sweden and carries a franchise record 17-game point streak to start the season into Friday’s game.
Toronto ranks seventh in goals per game (3.53) and has been improving in that regard as of late. They’ve scored at least three goals in seven consecutive games. The Toronto Maple Leafs have the fifth-best power play (29.4 percent) in the league. They haven’t been as tight defensively, however, ranking 24th in goals allowed (3.41) and 24th in penalty kill (75.4 percent).
Timothy Liljegren and John Klingberg are on the NHL injury report for the Maple Leafs. Klingberg was put on LTIR on Thursday with no timetable for his return. Connor Timmins, who has yet to play this season, is expected to make his season debut against the Chicago Blackhawks lines.
Blackhawks Bound for the Basement
The Chicago Blackhawks have been getting a lot of national media attention this season because of rookie Connor Bedard, among the NHL odds today to win the Calder Trophy, but they haven’t been playing well lately. Chicago is just 1-5-0 at home this season and has lost five games in a row. They’re quickly looking like they could be a lottery team once again this season.
Chicago is 31st in NHL stats for goals (2.53) and 28th in goals allowed (3.71). They’re in the bottom 10 in almost all offensive and defensive categories. Bedard leads the team in points with 16 (10 goals, 6 assists), while Philipp Kurashev is second with 11 points (4 goals, 7 assists).
Colin Blackwell, Andreas Athanasiou, and Taylor Hall are on the NHL injury report for Chicago. Hall was diagnosed with a knee injury Thursday and is reportedly out for the rest of the season affecting the scores and odds.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Picks
Toronto has been rolling as of late and should be especially motivated to beat the Blackhawks after dropping an early season game to the team at home. The over is another strong bet for the Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks odds.
- Pick: Toronto Puckline (-1.5 -105)
- Pick: Over 6.5 (-120)
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