Anaheim Ducks vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 12/12/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+125) Maple Leafs (-150)

The Anaheim Ducks (10-12-4) are headed to Scotiabank Arena on Thursday where they will try to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs (17-9-2). The odds on this game have Anaheim at +125 and Toronto is at -150. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Anaheim Ducks had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Canadiens in their previous game. Anaheim compiled 29 penalty minutes in this contest. The Ducks could have played much better offensively in this game. In addition, they had 3 power play tries and were able to score 1 goal. For the outing, they converted 2 out of the 29 shots they attempted.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have amassed 71 power play opportunities (28th in hockey) and have racked up 18 goals in those chances. The Ducks have seen 854 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .909. Anaheim has taken 716 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 8.8%. While at even strength, the Ducks have conceded 60 goals while scoring 51 of their own. Anaheim has 76 power play chances and they have notched 12 goals out of those attempts, giving them a percentage of 15.79%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 24 points and their points percentage sits at .462. Regarding their goal scoring prowess, the Anaheim Ducks have accounted for 63 goals (32nd in the NHL) on the year and have conceded 78.

The man protecting the net in this game is Lukas Dostal. Over the course of his time in hockey, Dostal is sitting with 42 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .568. He has a save percentage of .906 in his 3,626 minutes played. Dostal has had 2,638 shot attempts against him and he has 2,389 saves. Opponents have been able to score 249 goals against Dostal in his pro career and his goals against rate is 4.12. He has accumulated a mark of 25-42-9 and he has started in 74 games. Dostal has taken the ice for 83 matchups throughout his NHL career.

Their last time out, Toronto went up against the Devils in a game where the Maple Leafs earned a victory by a mark of 2-1. They had 3 power play chances in this one but were not able to net one. The Maple Leafs scored 2 goals out of the 16 shots on goal they were seeking.

Toronto has attempted 801 shots (20th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.24%, while allowing the opposition 812 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 83.00% on their opponents 100 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 91.1%. They have a tally of 88 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 19.32%. The Maple Leafs have earned 65 goals at even strength and 17 goals (15th in the league) while on the power play. They have allowed 72 goals to be scored by way of 55 goals at even strength and 17 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have accounted for 82 goals, 36 points, in addition to a points percentage of .643.

Across the rink you are going to see Joseph Woll patrolling the crease. Woll has accrued a career mark of 28-16-1 and has participated in 46 games. Woll's percentage of quality starts is 56.8% and he has made 25 quality starts in his pro career. He has accounted for 1,265 saves out of the 1,385 shots attempted, giving him a save % of .913. His opponents are averaging 3.35 goals per contest and he has surrendered 120 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 44 games and has played 2,152 minutes.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Anaheim (+125)

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