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The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

NHL teams play 82 regular season games, and that leads to plenty of NHL betting opportunities. Here is a look at some of the best NHL sportsbooks as well as how to bet on NHL.
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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Celtics (-171) will take on the Timberwolves (+143) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently set at 219.5.</p>

<p>Currently, the Celtics are favored by 4 points, and they are 24-9 on the season. They are 2nd in the Eastern Conference and 1st in the Atlantic Division. As for the Timberwolves, they are 17-15 and 8th in the Western Conference. They are 3rd in the Northwest Division.</p><h3>BOSTON CELTICS VS MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Boston Celtics -4</p><p>This game will be played at Target Center at 7:30 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE BOSTON CELTICS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 141-121 in favor of the Celtics.</li><li>Our projections have Jayson Tatum finishing with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Celtics finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.7% and knocking down 20 threes.</li></ul><h3>Does Boston Have What it Takes to Win as Road Favorites?</h3><p>Boston improved to 24-9 on the season with a dominant 125-71 win over the Raptors on Tuesday. The Celtics, favored by 17 points, easily covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 196 points fell well short of the 232-point O/U line.</p> <p>Boston’s defense set the tone early, holding Toronto to just 12 points in the 1st quarter. After a closer 2nd quarter, the Celtics went on a 13-0 run, extending their lead from 66-48 to 79-48. They then outscored the Raptors 45-18 in the 3rd quarter and 35-18 in the 4th.</p><p>The Celtics shot 54% from the field and hit 22 three-pointers at a 51.2% clip in their win over the Raptors. Jayson Tatum led the way with 23 points, 18 of which came in the 3rd quarter.</p> <p>Payton Pritchard added 19 points, knocking down 5 threes, while Derrick White contributed 16 points, including 10 in the opening quarter.</p><p>The Celtics put on a defensive clinic against the Raptors, allowing just 71 points in their win on Tuesday. Boston held Toronto to 12 points in the 1st quarter and limited them to under 20 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Boston's defense was especially strong from beyond the arc, where they held the Raptors to 10 made threes on 25% shooting. The Celtics also recorded 14 steals and 7 blocks in the game.</p><h3>Can Minnesota Lock in a Home Win?</h3><p>The Timberwolves fell to 17-15 on the season after a 113-105 road loss to the Thunder on Tuesday, December 31st. Minnesota entered the game as +7 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 218, just over the pre-game line of 216.5.</p> <p>After leading 52-46 at halftime, the Timberwolves allowed a 13-0 run and were outscored 43-23 in the 3rd quarter. They entered the 4th quarter down 89-75 and outscored the Thunder 30-24 in the final period, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.</p><p>In their 113-105 loss to the Thunder, the Timberwolves shot 49.4% from the field, with a 39.5% success rate from three, connecting on 15 long-range shots. Anthony Edwards led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% clip, while Naz Reid added 19 points, and Mike Conley contributed 16 points, also making 4 threes at 57.1%.</p> <p>Edwards scored 13 of his 20 points in the 2nd quarter, while Reid added 11 points in the 4th. Conley chipped in 9 points in the 3rd, and Julius Randle scored 7 of his 11 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Defensively, the Timberwolves had a solid 1st and 2nd quarter, giving up just 21 and 25 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 43 points, which proved costly. They tightened up in the 4th, conceding only 24 points, but it wasn't enough to secure a win.</p> <p>Minnesota did a good job limiting the Thunder's three-point shooting, allowing just 12 threes on 33% shooting. They sent Oklahoma City to the line 23 times, where the Thunder hit 17 free throws. The Timberwolves gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 7 blocks.</p>

Boston Celtics vs Minnesota Timberwolves Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Runnin' Bulldogs and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Buccaneers at Buccaneer Fieldhouse in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 152.5 points, and Charleston Southern is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Gardner-Webb.</p><h3>GARDNER-WEBB RUNNIN' BULLDOGS VS CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Charleston Southern Buccaneers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Buccaneer Fieldhouse at 1:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CHARLESTON SOUTHERN BUCCANEERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Buccaneers.</li><li>Not only will Charleston Southern pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Runnin' Bulldogs Pull Off a Road Win?</h3><h3>Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Gardner-Webb improved to 5-8 on the season with an 84-79 road win over East Carolina on Saturday. The Runnin' Bulldogs entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Gardner-Webb scored 49 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. The total points for the game reached 163, surpassing the O/U line of 144.5.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 84 points while shooting 51.7% from the field. They connected on 55.6% of their three-point attempts, going 10-for-18 from deep, and posted an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%.</p> <p>Darryl Simmons II led the way with 29 points, hitting 5-of-6 from beyond the arc and shooting 75% overall. Isaiah Richards also had an efficient night, shooting 75% from the field and grabbing 13 rebounds.</p><p>Gardner-Webb's defense gave up 79 points in their last game, with the opponent shooting 39% from the field on 25 of 64 attempts. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 46% of their shots, going 18 for 39.</p> <p>From three-point range, Gardner-Webb held the opponent to 28% shooting, with 7 made threes on 25 attempts. The opponent also went to the free-throw line 36 times, making 22 for 61%. Gardner-Webb allowed 14 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Can the Buccaneers Hold Strong at Home?</h3><h3>Charleston Southern Buccaneers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Charleston Southern dropped to 2-11 on the season after an 81-65 loss to Georgia on Sunday, December 22nd. The Buccaneers were +28.5 point underdogs going into the game, but they managed to keep the final score closer than expected.</p> 

<p>After trailing 37-26 at halftime, Charleston Southern put up 39 points in the 2nd half but allowed 44. The total points for the game ended at 146, just under the 146.5 O/U line.</p><p>Charleston Southern's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 39.7% from the field and 34.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.6%, and they connected on 68.8% of their free throws, going 11-for-16 from the line.</p> <p>Taje' Kelly played all 40 minutes, scoring 29 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, while De'Shayne Montgomery added 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in just 22 minutes. Dakota Leffew contributed 19 points, hitting 3-of-5 from deep, and Asa Newell finished with 14 points and 7 rebounds.</p><p>Charleston Southern's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 50% from the field. The Buccaneers couldn't contain the two-point shots, with their opponents hitting 51% on 23/45 shooting.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Charleston Southern allowed 9 threes on 18 attempts, a 50% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 8. The Buccaneers gave up 13 offensive rebounds as well.</p>

Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>At 6:40 PM ET, the Phillies and Rays square off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, and the Phillies are the heavy favorites on the money line, with their odds sitting at -167. The money line odds for a Rays win are at +142, and the over/under line is at 7.5 runs.</p>

<p>Taj Bradley will start for the Rays, while the Phillies are sending Ranger Suarez to the mound. The Rays are 71-73 this season, while the Phillies are 86-58 and are leading the NL East. The Phillies will be looking to extend their three-game win streak, while the Rays are 2-3 in their last five.</p><h3>PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Philadelphia Phillies Moneyline -167</p><p>This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park at 6:40 ET on Tuesday, September 10th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE RAYS VS PHILLIES:</h3><ul><li>We have the Phillies winning by a score of 5 to 4</li><li>However, if you're looking for a run line pick, we like the Rays to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Philadelphia picked up a 2-1 win over the Rays in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a late rally, scoring one run in the 6th and another in the 9th. As for the Rays, they scored their only run in the 9th. Heading into the game, the Phillies were favored at -199 on the money line.</p>

<p>Cristopher Sanchez started for the Phillies and went six innings while giving up just four hits and no earned runs. He finished the game with four strikeouts but issued one walk. Garrett Cleavinger took the loss. As for the Rays, Cole Sulser only went one inning and gave up two runs on two hits.</p>

<p>Kyle Schwarber was the difference for the Phillies, as he homered twice and scored both of their runs. Brandon Lowe hit a home run for the Rays, going 1/1 with three walks.</p><h3>Rays Records & Stats</h3><p>The Rays are 71-73 overall, which puts them 4th in the AL East, 12 games behind the Yankees for the division lead. So far, they have gone just 19-24 in AL East matchups. The Rays will be on the road today, facing the Phillies and are 37-38 at home and 34-35 on the road this season.</p>

<p>As the road underdog, the Rays have gone 23-24 this season, and they are 36-43 overall as the underdog. Tampa Bay has been slightly better as the favorite, going 35-30 this year. Their overall series record is 22-18-6, and they are currently losing this series vs. the Phillies.</p><p>Despite an average run margin of -0.4 runs per game, the Tampa Bay Rays have been a profitable team to bet on the run line this season, posting a record of 74-70. The Rays have been particularly strong on the run line on the road, going 40-29, and have covered the run line in their last three road games. They have been especially good as the underdog, going 50-29 on the run line this season.</p><p>The Rays have been involved in high-scoring games this season, with a combined run average of 8.1 runs per game. Their over/under record is 64-72, and their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs. When the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 22-25. Overall, 57.6% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs. Currently, they are on a 2-game under streak.</p><p>Taj Bradley gets the start for the Rays today as he faces the Phillies on the road. He has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 6-10 with an ERA of 4.40. Bradley's WHIP for the season is currently 1.21. In his 21 appearances, he has turned in eight quality starts. Looking back at his most recent outing, Bradley took the loss, giving up four earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least three earned runs in three straight outings. Opponents are batting .232 off Bradley this season.</p><p>Yandy Diaz has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 9/20 in his last five games with two homers. For the season, he is batting .281, which is the best mark in the Rays lineup. He also leads the team with 64 RBIs. Christopher Morel and Jose Siri are tied for 2nd in homers, but both have struggled with their batting averages, coming in at .196 and .186, respectively.</p>

<p>As a team, the Rays are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in home runs, team batting average, and slugging percentage. Tampa Bay does have a good team walk rate and has been decent at putting the ball in play, as their BABIP is 13th in the league.</p><h3>Phillies Records & Stats</h3><p>With an overall record of 86-58, the Phillies lead the Mets by seven games for the NL East lead. The Phillies are 25-17 against other teams in the NL East. At home, the Phillies are 48-25 this year and 38-33 on the road.</p>

<p>Philadelphia has been really good as the favorite this year, going 73-43. As the underdog, the Phillies are 13-15 this year. Currently, the Phillies have won three straight games at home, and their overall series record is 25-16-7.</p><p>Philadelphia has been a solid play on the run line this season, going 70-74 overall. The Phillies have been a better bet on the run line on the road, where they are 37-34, compared to at home, where they are 33-40. They have an average run margin of +0.8 runs per game this season.</p><p>When the Phillies are at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their average over/under line for the season. The combined run average in their games this season is 8.9 runs, and their over/under record is 67-70. When the line is set at 7.5 runs, their over/under record is 12-14. Overall, 73.6% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 7.5 runs.</p><p>Ranger Suárez gets the start for the Phillies today and comes into the game with a record of 12-6 and an ERA of 2.90. So far this season, he has made 23 starts, and opponents are batting .219 off the left-hander. Suárez has one complete game shutout this year and has turned in 11 quality starts. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going five innings and not allowing a run. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. Suárez has been much better on the road, coming in with a 2.79 ERA compared to 3.57 at home.</p><p>Philadelphia comes into the game as one of the top-scoring offenses in the league, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. The Phillies are also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As a team, they are 7th in home runs and have the 3rd best BABIP in the league.</p>

<p>Kyle Schwarber has been red hot for the Phillies of late, going 13/30 in his last seven games with six homers and 12 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead with 34 homers and 94 RBIs, which is 7th best in the MLB. Schwarber is also on an eight-game hitting streak. Bryce Harper is also swinging a hot bat, as he is batting .285 for the season and has gone deep 26 times.</p>

Tampa Bay Rays vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction 9/10/24

<p>At 8:00 ET, the Miami Heat will travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in a non-conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 8.5 and have a record of 43-19, which is good for 2nd in the Western Conference. The Heat, who are 35-27 and 6th in the Eastern Conference, are listed at +277 on the moneyline.</p>

<p>This game will be played at Paycom Center and can be seen on KSBI.</p><h3>MIAMI HEAT VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Miami Heat +8.5</p><p>This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 8th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE MIAMI HEAT:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-116 in favor of the Heat.</li><li>Our projections have Terry Rozier finishing with Terry Rozier points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Heat finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 11 threes.</li></ul><h3>Do the Heat Have What it Takes on the Road?</h3><p>The Heat have gone 29-30 ATS this season, including a 17-12 record on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last three games and are 10-17 ATS as the underdog this season.</p>

<p>Miami's O/U record for the season is 24-38, and 34 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today's (223.5). On average, their games have finished with 220.7 points.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Heat lost to the Mavericks by a score of 114-108. The O/U line for that game was 230 points, and Miami was getting 4.5 points.</p>

<p>Overall, the Heat are 35-27 this season and are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams in the East, they are 23-16 and 11-2 against their division.</p>

<p>As the underdog, the Heat have lost their last two games and are 10-17 as the underdog this season. On the road, they are 18-14 compared to 17-13 at home.</p><p>So far this season, the Heat are 27th in the NBA in scoring at 110.7 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 107.9 points per game.</p>

<p>Miami has outscored the league average in just 35.5% of their games and are currently 29th in pace at 96.2 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Heat are 23rd at 46%.</p>

<p>When it comes to three-point shooting, Miami is 6th in the league at 37%. However, they are just 29th in two-point field goals made and 26th in two-point field goal percentage.</p><p>At this time, the Heat's defense is positioned 6th in the NBA, permitting 110.0 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Heat's defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.1% and allowing 36.3% from beyond the arc.</p><h3>Can the Thunder Pull Off a Home Win?</h3><p>As the Thunder look to extend their home winning streak to eight games, they are favored by 8.5 points against the Heat. In games where they have been favored, Oklahoma City has gone 34-12 and 28-18 ATS.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's average scoring margin at home this season is +11.8 points per game. On the road, their scoring margin is +3.7 PPG. Their ATS record at home is 21-9 and 39-23 overall.</p>

<p>In terms of their O/U record, the Thunder are 34-27-1 for the season. Today's O/U line of 223.5 is lower than their season average of 233.9. In 58 of their 62 games, the O/U line has been higher than 223.5.</p>

<p>Oklahoma City's most recent game was a 128-120 win over the Trail Blazers. The O/U line for that game was 224.5, and the Thunder were favored by 13 points. This improved their overall record to 43-19, which is 2nd in the Western Conference.</p>

<p>Against the spread, the Thunder have gone 39-23 this season, but they have failed to cover in their last two games. In their win over the Blazers, they were favored by 13 points but won by eight.</p><p>When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the top teams in the league, averaging 121 points per game (2nd). At home, they are even better, averaging 123.6 points per game.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 69.4% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game.</p>

<p>One of the keys to the Thunder's success on offense has been their three-point shooting. They are currently 1st in three-point shooting percentage at 39%. Overall, they are shooting 50% from the field (2nd).</p><p>Currently, the Thunder's defense holds the 13th rank in the NBA, allowing 113.4 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Thunder are forcing 11.6 per game, which is 2nd in the league. They also come into the game sitting 1st in blocked shots at 6.7 per game.</p>

Miami Heat vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 3/8/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Bruins and Rangers face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Rangers are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The Bruins are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Rangers. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>BOSTON BRUINS VS NEW YORK RANGERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Rangers +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK RANGERS:</h3><ul><li>The Bruins enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.</li><li>Take the Bruins on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Rangers (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can Boston Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>Boston improved to 20-15-4 with a 2-0 win over the Kraken. The Bruins covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals went well under, with the teams combining for just 2 goals.</p> <p>Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period. Justin Brazeau scored the first at 16:37, and Charlie Coyle added a power-play goal at 10:03. The Bruins' defense held Seattle scoreless, with Jeremy Swayman making 23 saves for the shutout.</p><p>Boston's offense struck twice in their 2-0 win over Seattle, with both goals coming in the first period. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle added his 2nd, scoring on a power play.</p> <p>The Bruins took 33 shots on goal but also had 16 giveaways. They were credited with 4 assists, including Brad Marchand's 7th of the season and Elias Lindholm's 6th.</p><p>Boston's defense was rock solid in their last game, leading to a 2-0 win over the Kraken. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves with a 100% save percentage. The Bruins also recorded 5 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Can New York Grab a Win at Home?</h3><p>The Rangers improved to 16-19-1 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Rangers, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. They held a 3-2 lead going into the third period before adding two more goals to secure the win.</p><p>Artemi Panarin led the way for the Rangers with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom also found the net, scoring his first goal of the season.</p> <p>The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his season total to 8. The Rangers had 14 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Rangers will look to carry over their strong play from their previous game, where they allowed just 2 goals from the Islanders. Igor Shesterkin made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, and the defense added 10 takeaways, 19 hits, and 18 blocks. The only blemish was a late goal allowed with 8 seconds left in the 2nd period, but they shut out the Islanders in the 3rd.</p>

Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25

<p>Betting on today's Maple Leafs and Red Wings game? Catch the action at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI, as the Red Wings hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs are the -1.5 goal favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against the Red Wings. The over/under for the game is set at 5.5 goals.</p><h3>TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Detroit Red Wings +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, December 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:</h3><ul><li>With the Maple Leafs being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Maple Leafs.</li><li>Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Red Wings (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Can the Maple Leafs Live Up to the Hype on the Road?</h3><p>After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs now stand at 21-12-2. Toronto, as the puck line underdog, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but both teams combined for just 3.</p> 

<p>Toronto fell behind early, giving up a goal at 9:41 in the first period. They tied it up with 52 seconds left in the first, thanks to a goal from William Nylander. The Wild secured the win with a goal at 17:46 in overtime.</p><p>Toronto's offense came up short in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, with Auston Matthews earning his 6th assist and Mitchell Marner his 12th. The Leafs took 28 shots on goal but only managed to score once, with Nylander's goal coming on a power play.</p> <p>Toronto had 10 giveaways and failed to score after the first period. They were shut out in the second, third, and overtime periods.</p><p>On the defensive side, the Maple Leafs will look to bounce back after allowing the game-winning goal 2:14 into overtime in their last game. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves, finishing with a 93.9% save percentage. Toronto's defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 30 hits.</p><h3>Will the Red Wings Win at Home?</h3><p>Detroit improved to 13-17-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings, favored by -1.5 goals, failed to cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.</p> <p>After giving up a goal in the first period, Detroit responded with two goals in the second. Both of their goals came on the power play, with Dylan Larkin finding the net each time.</p><p>After a scoreless first period, the Red Wings found the net twice in the second, both on power plays. Dylan Larkin was responsible for both goals, bringing his season total to 7. He took 4 shots on goal in the game.</p> <p>Lucas Raymond earned his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, while Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on the first. The Red Wings took 23 shots on goal but had 15 giveaways.</p><p>Defensively, Detroit will look to build on their last game, where they gave up just 1 goal to Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks. The only goal they allowed was a short-handed tally from Alex Tuch at 11:39 in the 1st period.</p>

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 12/27/24

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