The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a rough go of it lately, going 1-5 SU in their last six games. But the Leafs will be facing the Chicago Blackhawks, who have nearly matched the level of ineptitude by the Leafs as the ’Hawks are 1-4 SU in their last five games. Chicago opened as a slight favorite to get the W.
- The total has gone OVER in four of the Leafs’ last five games on the road.
- Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last five games.
- Toronto is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games on the road.
If the Leafs want any shot to knock off Chicago, they’ll need to pick up their offensive intensity. Toronto is only averaging two goals per game this month and it’s reflected in the standings as the team is 3-6 SU in nine games in January. And if bettors are planning to back Toronto tonight, be aware that the Leafs have lost five straight at United Center and have been outscored 24-11 in those games.
The Blackhawks haven’t done much better recently as they’re on a three-game losing streak and were outscored 13-3 in those games. While the offense has been an issue all season, Chicago desperately misses starting goaltender Corey Crawford, who has missed the last 13 games with an upper-body injury. The Blackhawks will turn to Jeff Glass tonight in net. He will make his second consecutive start and held the Lightning to two goals in his previous game.
The total opened at 6 and the UNDER could be the best advantage for bettors. Chicago has been atrocious on the offensive end lately and the UNDER has hit in four of its last five games.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Chicago Blackhawks in this one found them earlier as -120 favorites on the NHL moneyline at Sportsbook. Betting the OVER/UNDER total instead? It was hovering near 6 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.2-2.5 victory for the Maple Leafs. 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 try to spoil the party on Wednesday; they are 26-18-5 this season, while the Blackhawks are 22-19-6. Toronto is 22-22-5 on the totals; Chicago is 20-25-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Chicago vs Toronto injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 21-rated Blackhawks and the No. 17-ranked Maple Leafs, according to the latest NHL power poll here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Chicago Blackhawks' No. 13-ranked offense (2.96 goals per game) against a Toronto Maple Leafs defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.92 goals per game allowed. The Blackhawks power play has clicked at a 14.94% rate while the Maple Leafs have a 83.78% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto was a 4-2 loser in its last match at home against the Avalanche. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors.
The Blackhawks were a 2-0 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Lightning. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -118 on the moneyline, while the total score (2) was good news for UNDER bettors.
- Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games
- Toronto is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
- Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
- Chicago is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Dallas, Thursday, January 25
Chicago at Detroit, Thursday, January 25
