Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 2/23/25

Betting on today’s Maple Leafs and Blackhawks game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Blackhawks hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5

This game will be played at United Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, February 23rd.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blackhawks winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+198)
• The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Does Toronto Stand a Chance on the Road?

Toronto’s latest game was a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, bringing their record to 34-20-2. The Maple Leafs trailed early, with Minnesota scoring at 9:41 in the first period. William Nylander tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the opening period, but the Wild secured the win with a goal 2:14 into overtime.

The total line was set at 6 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. All the game’s scoring happened in the first period and overtime.

Toronto’s offense managed just one goal in their 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season on a power play, with Auston Matthews picking up his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner adding his 12th.

The Maple Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after Nylander’s 1st-period goal. They recorded 10 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Maple Leafs gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the Leafs’ defense recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.

Will Chicago Find a Way to Win at Home?

Chicago improved to 17-32-7 with a 4-2 road win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.

All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held Anaheim scoreless until the 10:16 mark in the third period.

Chicago’s offense put 29 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over the Ducks. Ryan Donato netted his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips got things started with his 1st goal of the year, and Teuvo Teravainen followed with his 4th, which came on a power play.

Connor Bedard contributed with 2 assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall added another assist, now with 4 on the year. The Blackhawks scored twice in the 1st period, once in the 2nd, and capped it off with a 4th goal in the 3rd period.

Defensively, the Blackhawks will look to build on their previous performance, where Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage. Chicago’s defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks will aim to tighten up in the 3rd period, as they gave up two late goals to Anaheim, including one with just 4 seconds remaining.