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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI

Article updated Dec 27, 1:00 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this content, two Original Six rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings, are set to face off in a battle for a win in Detroit. Both teams are coming off

Game outlook

In this content, two Original Six rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings, are set to face off in a battle for a win in Detroit. Both teams are coming off recent losses, with Toronto falling 5-2 to Winnipeg and Detroit being shut out 4-0 by St. Louis. The Maple Leafs hold a slight advantage in their head-to-head matchups over the past 10 games, but the Red Wings have won three of the last four meetings. Toronto is favored to win, with initial odds at -145 and the current line at Toronto -153.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Maple Leafs -153 | Red Wings +133

Spread: Maple Leafs -1.5 (+165) | Red Wings +1.5 (-190)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 60%.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs suffered their second straight loss in a game against Winnipeg, falling to a record of 21-12-2 for the season. They currently stand two points behind Florida for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. Toronto ranks 13th in the league in goals per game, averaging 3.09, and 11th in goals against, allowing 2.80 goals per contest. Their power play success rate is 20.4% and they are tied for 7th in penalty killing with an 82.5% success rate. Despite the fatigue of playing their third game in four nights and fourth in six nights, Toronto put up a good fight against Winnipeg. John Tavares scored two goals in the game, but Toronto ultimately fell short, losing 5-2. Joseph Woll made 22 saves in the game. Toronto is looking to bounce back in their upcoming games. If you are looking to maximize your profits this hockey season, consider utilizing the services of the best NHL handicappers.

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Detroit Red Wings Analysis

Detroit Red Wings suffered their third consecutive loss as they were shut out by the Blues, leading to the firing of coach Derek Lalonde and the appointment of Todd MacLellan as the new head coach. The Red Wings are currently 13-17-4 on the season, standing seventh in the Atlantic Division and 29th in the league in goals per game with an average of 2.56. They are 25th in goals against, allowing an average of 3.27 goals per game. Additionally, Detroit is tied for 11th in power play success at 22.4% but ranks last in penalty killing at 68.8%. In their recent game against St. Louis, the Red Wings struggled offensively, being outshot and outscored in each period, ultimately resulting in a loss. Detroit's power ranking is 28th, with rankings of 27th for offense and 25th for defense. Overall, the team has a record of 13-17-4 and Toronto has won two out of their last three games against Detroit.

Red Wings Make Coaching Change, Maple Leafs Look to Rebound in Rematch

The Red Wings recently made a coaching change during the holiday break in hopes of sparking a turnaround. Detroit has faced challenges both defensively and offensively throughout the season. Toronto, on the other hand, has seen improvement in their offense and is relying on goaltenders Woll and Murray to maintain stability until Stolarz returns. The Maple Leafs are anticipated to rebound from a two-game slide, seeking redemption against the Red Wings after a recent loss in their last matchup at home less than two weeks ago.

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SportsJaw Maple Leafs vs Red Wings archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Maple Leafs vs Red Wings matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs-145 → -135Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings+129 → +114Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Maple Leafs-1.5 (+155) → -1.5 (+180)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Red Wings+1.5 (-180) → +1.5 (-212)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Toronto Maple Leafs
7-5 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Red Wings
5-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-5-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-27T06:00:40.467Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-12-14Toronto Maple Leafs 2 · Detroit Red Wings 4
  • 2024-11-08Detroit Red Wings 1 · Toronto Maple Leafs 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Detroit Red Wings 5-2

Toronto Maple Leafs defeated Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on December 27, 2024, a 3-goal decision in the series. Toronto Maple Leafs' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 (+180) spread, Toronto Maple Leafs covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Win
  • 1188460207Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings +133Loss
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Toronto Maple Leafs -149Win