A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Toronto Maple Leafs dueling the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday at United Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Chicago Blackhawks in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -290 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Monday's contest. The over-under total was at 5 earlier at Sportsbook.
A 3-2.8 result in favor of the Blackhawks is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to vanquish their hosts on Monday, as they are 20-25-9 this season, while the Blackhawks are 36-18-5. Toronto is 22-24-8 against the total, while Chicago is 19-28-12 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Toronto injuries news.
The Maple Leafs - Blackhawks odds would favor the Blackhawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Chicago is rated No. 13 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Toronto is at No. 30.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Chicago's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 2.76 goals per game, against a Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 24 at 2.89 goals allowed. The Blackhawks power play is averaging 21.05% while the Maple Leafs defense kills off 81.22% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Canucks on February 13. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at +148 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Ducks on February 13. Bettors who backed the Ducks at +124 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
- Toronto is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
- Toronto is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
- Chicago is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games
- Chicago is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
- Chicago is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto home to New York, Thursday, February 18th
Chicago at New York, Wednesday, February 17th
