Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 1/14/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

Scotiabank Arena is the site where the Toronto Maple Leafs (21-10-8) will try to beat the Detroit Red Wings (20-16-5) on Sunday.

The Detroit Red Wings had a rough game after their 3-2 defeat to the Oilers their last time out. Detroit accounted for 6 penalty minutes for this matchup. Additionally, they had 3 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. The Red Wings left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the loss. In the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 2 of the 17 shots they attempted.

With respect to their goal scoring prowess, the Detroit Red Wings have accumulated 144 goals (4th in the National Hockey League) so far this season and have conceded 139. For the season, they have recorded 45 points and their points percentage is sitting at .549. Detroit has 163 power play opportunities and they have added 35 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 21.47%. When playing at even strength, the Red Wings have surrendered 114 goals while getting 109 when they are on offense. Detroit has taken 1,209 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.9%. The Red Wings thus far have had 1,333 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Detroit Red Wings opponents have totaled 138 power play tries (5th in pro hockey) and have a total of 25 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Alex Lyon. In his career, Lyon has tallied 24 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .545. He has a save percentage of .908 for his 2,757 mins in the crease. Lyon has seen 1,456 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 1,322 total saves. Opponents have notched 134 goals against Lyon in his pro career and his goals against rate is 2.92. He has accumulated a record of 24-15-6 and he has gotten the start in 44 games. Lyon has played in 52 games throughout his hockey career.

Their last time out, Toronto faced the Islanders in an outing where the Maple Leafs took the defeat by a mark of 4-3. The Maple Leafs converted 3 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they attempted. They had 1 power play opportunity in this matchup but weren't able to notch a goal.

For the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have earned 139 goals, 50 points, and a points percentage of .641. They have allowed 124 goals to be scored by way of 98 goals at even strength and 26 goals while they were shorthanded. The Maple Leafs have earned 108 goals at even strength and 31 goals (10th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 116 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 26.72%. Toronto has attempted 1,305 shots (9th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 10.65%, while allowing the opposition 1,222 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 76.79% on the other teams 112 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 89.9%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Martin Jones in net. He has recorded 11,250 saves out of 12,418 shots attempted, which gives him a rate of .906. Jones has earned a career record of 233-166-36 and has been in net for 457 games. He has made the start in 440 games and has racked up 26,017 mins. Jones' quality start rate comes out to 52.0% and he has 229 quality starts in his pro career. Teams are averaging 2.69 goals per game and he has allowed 1,168 goals altogether.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Toronto

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