Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and the Toronto Maple Leafs will face off against Matthew Tkachuk, Sean Monahan, and the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome in a cross-country tilt. The Sports Network will broadcast the game, and the puck drops at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 12.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Calgary Flames Odds
The money line for either team is currently set at an identical -110, and the Over/Under (O/U) is placed at 6 goals (-125 to bet the over, +105 for the under).
Calgary is 17-16 straight-up (SU) and has lost 1.7 units for moneyline bettors this year. That winning percentage, ranked 3rd in the Pacific Division in this young season, is a regression from the 50-32 record that the team managed during the 2018-19 season campaign. Out of the team’s 33 regular season matches, 19 of them have gone under the total, while 12 have gone over and just two have pushed. This year, the team’s 9-5 SU at home.
The Flames have converted on 18.4 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 12th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 83.6 percent of all penalties.
Averaging 28.9 saves per game with a .913 save percentage, David Rittich (14 wins, 11 losses, and four OT losses) has been the most dependable goalkeeper for the Flames this season. If Calgary chooses to give him the evening off, however, it might roll with Cam Talbot (3-6-6 record, .907 save percentage, 3.05 goals against average).
On the other hand, Toronto is 15-17 straight up (SU) and has lost 6.2 units for bettors taking the moneyline thus far. A total of 17 of its games have gone over the total, while 14 have gone under the total and just one has pushed. As an away team, the Maple Leafs are 8-9 SU so far.
The Maple Leafs have converted on 20.5 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 23rd overall and it’s successfully defended 77.0 percent of all opponent power plays.
Frederik Andersen (28.8 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for Toronto. Andersen has 15 wins, 10 losses, and three overtime losses to his credit, and has registered a .921 save percentage and 2.48 goals against average this year.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Calgary Flames Betting Predictions
Free Pick: SU Winner – Maple Leafs, O/U – Under
Betting Notes
- The Flames are 3-0 in games decided by a shootout this season while the Maple Leafs are 1-2 in shootouts.
- For both of these clubs, the over has hit in four of their past five matches.
- The majority (73.3 percent) of Toronto’s wins have come by two or more goals and the team is 11-9 overall in such games. 7 of Calgary’s wins (41.2 percent) have been decided by two or more goals.
- Toronto skaters notched 18.8 hits per game last season, while the Flames posted 16.3 hits per contest.
