Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 10/16/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Monday, October 16, 2023

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+220) Maple Leafs (-300)

The Toronto Maple Leafs (2-0-0) will go up against the Chicago Blackhawks (1-2-0) at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. The moneyline on this contest has the Blackhawks at +220 while the Maple Leafs are coming in at -300. The betting total is set at 7.

The Chicago Blackhawks had a rough game after their 3-2 defeat against the Canadiens in their previous contest . Chicago amassed 8 penalty minutes in this contest. The Blackhawks had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in the defeat. In addition, they had 7 power play attempts but weren't able to make the most of them. For the outing, they converted 2 of the 30 shots they launched.

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With regard to their scoring, the Chicago Blackhawks have tallied 7 goals (14th in hockey) for the season and have conceded 8. For the current season, they have scored 2 points and their points percentage comes in at .333. Chicago has accumulated 14 power play opportunities and they have notched 0 goals out of those advantages, earning them a percentage of 0.00%. When at even strength, the Blackhawks have conceded 8 goals while getting 7 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago has taken 87 shots and holds a shot percentage of 8.1%. The Blackhawks have had 109 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .927. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have tallied 7 power play opportunities (17th in pro hockey) and have come away with 0 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Petr Mrazek. Opponents have been able to score 863 goals against Mrazek in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.76. Mrazek has taken the ice for 336 games over the course of his professional hockey career. He has a save percentage of .907 for his 18,773 minutes between the pipes. He has compiled an overall mark of 151-125-34 and he was named the starter in 308 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Mrazek has tallied 157 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .510. Mrazek has seen 9,324 shot attempts against him and has garnered 8,461 total saves.

In their last game, Toronto went up against the Wild in a game where the Maple Leafs got the win by a tally of 7-4. The Maple Leafs recorded 7 goals out of the 33 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 power play chances in this contest and scored 2 out of those opportunities.

On the campaign, the Toronto Maple Leafs have tallied 12 goals, 4 points, in addition to a points percentage of 1.000. They have allowed 9 goals to be scored by of a combination of 8 goals at even strength and 1 goal while they were shorthanded. The Maple Leafs have accumulated 8 goals at even strength and 4 goals (2nd in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 7 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 57.14%. Toronto has attempted 75 shots (8th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 16.00%, while allowing their opponents 56 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 80.00% on their opponents 5 power play tries, and their save percentage is 83.9%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Ilya Samsonov defending the goal. Teams are averaging 2.68 goals/game and he has conceded 333 goals altogether. Samsonov's rate of quality starts comes out to 49.6% and he has 60 quality starts in his professional career. He has made the start in 121 contests and has racked up 7,463 minutes. Samsonov has accumulated a lifetime record of 81-32-13 and has been in net for 133 contests. He has racked up 3,240 saves out of 3,573 shots taken against him, giving him a percentage of .907.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Toronto (-300)

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