Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/28

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The NHL regular season continues with an exciting game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings. The game is set to take place at the Little Caesars Arena on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Toronto enters the game with a 17-15-5 record under head coach Craig Berube. They are ranked 15th in the conference and 8th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. On the other side, Detroit holds a 22-14-3 record, led by head coach Todd McLellan. The Red Wings stand 2nd in the conference and 1st in the division.

Maple Leafs vs Red Wings Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Detroit Red Wings
  • Venue: Little Caesars Arena
  • Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs +116, Detroit Red Wings -140

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Ottawa Senators with a score of 7-5. Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies were key players, contributing with goals and assists.

In another game, the Maple Leafs defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3. William Nylander stood out with two goals and two assists. Joseph Woll made 29 saves, helping secure the victory.

Despite these victories, the Maple Leafs faced challenges on the road. They lost to the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators, with scores of 1-5 and 3-5, respectively. Their power play performance has room for improvement, with no power play goals in these games.

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have had a mix of results in their recent games. They won a close game against the Dallas Stars, 4-3, with strong performances from Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond. However, they struggled against the Carolina Hurricanes, losing 5-2, as they were outshot 38 to 20.

In terms of skater stats, the Red Wings have scored 120 goals this season, ranking 7th in the league. They are also ranked 3rd in shots on goal with 1,142. Their power play has been effective, scoring 30 goals, placing them 4th in this category.

Their goaltending has seen John Gibson and Cam Talbot sharing duties. Gibson has 530 saves in 22 games, while Talbot has made 423 saves in 19 games. Despite not recording any shutouts, they have provided solid performances in net for the Red Wings.

BTB Betting Pick

The Detroit Red Wings are favored to win against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a moneyline of -140. Toronto’s moneyline is +116, making them the underdog. Based on the stats, Detroit has a slight edge in skater performance, ranking higher in power play goals and shots on goal. The projected score is Detroit 4, Toronto 3, so picking Detroit to win is a solid choice.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under at -122 and the over at +100. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, with Detroit having a higher number of shots on goal. The projected total is 7 goals, making the over 6.5 a reasonable pick.