Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 4/13/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

The Toronto Maple Leafs (46-23-9) are welcoming the Detroit Red Wings (38-32-8) at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday.

The Detroit Red Wings were on the losing side of the ice with a 2-1 loss against the Capitals in their previous contest . Detroit garnered 2 penalty mins for this matchup. The Red Wings didn't have their best offensive outing in the defeat. In addition, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice but weren't able to score a goal. For the outing, they converted 1 of the 43 shots they looked to score on.

Detroit Red Wings opponents have earned 231 power play tries (21st in professional hockey) and have tallied 47 goals in those attempts. The Red Wings have seen 2,540 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .900. Detroit has taken 2,238 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.4%. When at even strength, the Red Wings have given up 208 goals while notching 195 on offense. Detroit has accumulated 266 power play opportunities and they have scored 61 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 22.93%. For the year, they sit with 84 points and their points percentage is sitting at .538. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Detroit Red Wings have racked up 256 goals (11th in pro hockey) for the year and have given up 255.

The man in goal for this game is Alex Lyon. Opponents have notched 220 goals against Lyon in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 3.00. Lyon has been involved in 81 games throughout his hockey career. His save percentage sits at .906 during his 4,400 mins on the ice. He has accumulated an overall mark of 36-29-9 and he started in 72 games. Over the course of his pro career, Lyon has accumulated 37 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .514. Lyon has seen 2,335 shot attempts against him and has gathered 2,115 total saves.

In their last contest, Toronto faced off against the Devils in a game where the Maple Leafs got the win by a final score of 5-2. They had 3 power play chances in this game but weren't able to score a goal. The Maple Leafs notched 5 goals of the 37 shots on goal they were seeking.

Over the course of the season, the Toronto Maple Leafs have earned a total of 283 goals, 101 points, and a points percentage of .647. They have granted a total of 239 goals to be scored by of a combination of 190 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Maple Leafs are sitting with 229 goals at even strength and 54 goals (11th in hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have a tally of 223 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 24.22%. Toronto has attempted 2,539 shots (7th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.15%, while allowing the opposition 2,320 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 77.83% on their oppositions 221 chances on the power play, and their save percentage is 89.7%.

Across the ice you will find Ilya Samsonov in net. His opponents are averaging 2.73 goals/game and he has conceded 433 goals altogether. Samsonov's quality start rate is 50.3% and he has made 79 quality starts in his professional career. He has been a starter 157 games and has been on the ice for 9,523 minutes. Samsonov is the owner of a career mark of 102-38-20 and has played in 169 games. He has recorded 4,119 stops out of 4,552 shots taken against him, which gives him a rate of .905.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit

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