{"id":459349,"date":"2024-12-27T08:30:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-27T13:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=459349"},"modified":"2024-12-26T11:15:52","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T16:15:52","slug":"nhl-predictions-dec-27-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-detroit-red-wings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/12\/27\/nhl-predictions-dec-27-toronto-maple-leafs-vs-detroit-red-wings\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Dec 27 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey<\/em> takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today\u2019s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> vs Detroit Red Wings<\/a>. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues.<\/p>\n

NHL Predictions<\/h2>\n

Toronto Maple Leafs vs <\/strong>Detroit Red Wings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Maple Leafs 1-1 Red Wings<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> SNO; Fan Duel Sports Detroit; ESPN+<\/p>\n

We open up NHL predictions with our featured game between the Maple Leafs and Red Wings. Joseph Woll<\/a> is slated to get the start in goal but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. Toronto is coming into the game on a two-game losing streak and is 5-5 in the last 10 games. William Nylander<\/a> is coming into this game having scored seven goals with six assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Alex Lyon<\/a> is the expected starter for Detroit, which has dropped three in a row and is 3-6-1 in the last 10 games. The Red Wings are stumbling coming into this game. However, they did beat the Leafs, 4-2, last time out. Detroit captain Dylan Larkin<\/a> has totalled 12 goals and 14 assists so far this season.<\/p>\n

Both teams are hoping the holiday break allowed for a reset. However, Toronto should win.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Maple Leafs win 4-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Boston Bruins vs Columbus Blue Jackets<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Bruins 0-1 Blue Jackets<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> NESN; Fan Duel Sports Ohio; ESPN+<\/p>\n

The second game of NHL predictions has the Boston Bruins<\/a> visiting the Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a>. Jeremy Swayman<\/a><\/span> is the projected starter for the Bruins, who are 7-2-1 in the last 10 games. Boston has seemingly turned it around after a shaky start to the season. Brad Marchand<\/a> has been heating up with seven goals with six assists over the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Columbus is likely to run with Elvis Merz\u013cikins<\/a>\u00a0in the blue paint for this game. The Blue Jackets did rout the Bruins 5-1 in the first meeting of the season. However, Columbus is 3-4-3 in the last 10 games coming into this one. Kent Johnson<\/a> has been one the better players lately for the Jackets with four goals and four assists over the past 10 games.<\/p>\n

Boston seems to have righted the ship and should get the victory.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Bruins win 5-2.<\/em><\/p>\n

Colorado Avalanche vs Utah Hockey Club<\/h3>\n

Head-to-Head: Avalanche 1-1 Utah Hockey Club<\/h4>\n

Time:<\/strong> 9:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n

TV:<\/strong> Sportsnet; ESPN2<\/p>\n

Our last game of NHL predictions has the Colorado Avalanche<\/a> taking on their Rocky Mountain rivals, the Utah Hockey Club.<\/a> Colorado is projected to go with Mackenzie Blackwood<\/a><\/span> in the blue paint. The Avalanche are coming into this game with three straight wins and a 7-3-0 mark in the last 10 games. Cale Makar<\/a> is putting up quality numbers so far with 11 goals and 34 assists for the Avalanche.<\/p>\n

Karel Vejmelka<\/a><\/span> is the probable starter in goal for Utah, which has a 6-2-2 record in the last 10 games. However, Utah is coming into this game on the back of two consecutive losses. Dylan Guenther<\/a> led the Utah Hockey Club<\/a> with two goals in its 4-1 win over Colorado when the last time these two teams played.<\/p>\n

The winner has held the other team to one goal in the respective wins. However, Colorado gets the leg up in this one.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Avalanche win 4-1.<\/em><\/p>\n

Prop Bets of the Night<\/h3>\n

We wrap up NHL predictions with some prop bets. We go to the second game for our preferred props. For Boston, David Pastr\u0148\u00e1k<\/a> is a good bet on FanDuel to get a goal at any time. Those odds are at +135. On the Columbus side of things, take Kirill Marchenko<\/a><\/span> to score at +230.<\/p>\n

Main photo by: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

Please play responsibly, check for your local rules and age restrictions, some jurisdictions require ages 21+. Gambling\u00a0problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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