Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks 2/19/23 – The Toronto Maple Leafs will take on the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Toronto holds a record of 33-14-8. Chicago’s record is 17-32-5. These two teams met once in this season, with Toronto winning the matchup. It seems like another win with Toronto Maple Leafs as per best NHL betting guide.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks
Date & Time: Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM ET
Location: United Center
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Odds
Maple Leafs
Moneyline: -238
Puckline: -1.5 (+100)
Total: 6.5 over (-120)
Blackhawks
Moneyline: +185
Puckline: +1.5 (-120)
Total: 6.5 under (+100)
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Analysis
Toronto Maple Leafs is at the back of a back to back. On offense, the Leafs are doing very well. Toronto has scored at least three goals in seven of their last ten games. They are ranked eighth in goals per match and 15th in shots. Mitch Marner is the team’s leader with 65 points. Marner has scored one or more points in nine consecutive games. He is tied for sixth in assists. William Nylander is the leader of the team with 30 goals. Nylander is the team’s leader with 64 points. Auston Matthews and John Tavares have 55 points each. Matthews has scored one or more points in nine out of his last ten games. The Leafs have been very successful in defense and goaltending this season. They are ranked fifth in goals against per match and sixth in shots against.
Chicago Blackhawks was the underdog in their previous game, but they won the overtime victory by beating the Ottawa Senators 4-3. Andreas Athanasiou won the overtime game. Patrick Kane scored twice. Max Domi and Jake McCabe each had two assists. Petr Mrazek stopped 28 of 31 shots. Chicago’s offense has been very poor this season. The Blackhawks are 31st in shots and last in goals per match. Both goaltending and defense have been a problem for the Blackhawks this year. They are 27th in goals against per match and 26th for shots against per match.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Against the Spread
Maple Leafs are 2-3 in their last 5 games. Maple Leafs are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread. Maple Leafs are 12-11 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Maple Leafs’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 9 of Maple Leafs’ 26 last games at home.
The Blackhawks are 3-2 in their last 5 games. Blackhawks are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread. Blackhawks are 9-11 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 2 of the Blackhawks’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 16 of Blackhawks’ 27 last games at home.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Free Pick
On Wednesday night, Toronto hosted Chicago at home and the Maple Leafs beat the Blackhawks by 5-2. This season, the Blackhawks have been terrible. They are second in points and tied for the lowest number of wins in the league. The Blackhawks are last in goals per match. The Maple Leafs rank among the top 10 in goals and goals against per match. Despite being at the back of a back to back, Toronto is the better team overall and will defeat Chicago based on the recent NHL betting odds.
Free Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 (+100)
