The Toronto Maple Leafs (14-7-2) host the Chicago Blackhawks (8-14-2) at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, December 2 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Maple Leafs have won three in a row at home while the Blackhawks are losers of five straight road games.

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Here's our prediction for who will claim the win in Monday's game.

The Blackhawks have gone 3-6-1 in their last 10 contests, putting up 23 goals while conceding 24 in that period. On 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored seven goals (31.8%).

Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Maple Leafs 4, Blackhawks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-372)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.6 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (-1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

The Maple Leafs have gone 2-2-4 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 14-7-2.
In the six games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-1-2 record (good for eight points).
In the four games this season the Maple Leafs scored only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
Toronto has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Maple Leafs have scored more than two goals 15 times, and are 14-0-1 in those games (to record 29 points).
In the six games when Toronto has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-1-1 record (nine points).
In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 6-4-0 (12 points).
The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Maple Leafs went 8-2-2 in those contests (18 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (8-14-2 overall) have posted a record of 2-2-4 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
Chicago has earned four points (1-4-2) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
When Chicago has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-7-1 record).
The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals nine times, earning 14 points from those matchups (7-2-0).
This season, Chicago has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in six games has a record of 3-3-0 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent, Chicago is 1-5-0 (two points) this season.
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Blackhawks went 6-9-2 in those matchups (14 points).

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