
Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec. 28
Lucas Raymond and William Nylander will lead the charge for the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, respectively, when the two teams clash on Sunday, Dec. 28 at Little Caesars Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Check out everything you need to know about the Red Wings-Maple Leafs game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wings | -1.5 | 180 | -218 | 6.5 | -108 | -112 | -142 | +120 |
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Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
ATS Pick: Maple Leafs (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (6.5)
Score Prediction: Red Wings 4 - Maple Leafs 3
Red Wings vs. Maple Leafs Betting Insights
- Detroit's 39 matches this season have finished above this game's total of 6.5 goals 19 times.
- Toronto has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 22 of 37 games this season.
- The teams average 6.4 goals per game combined, 0.1 fewer than this game's total.
- These teams surrender 6.6 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this game's over/under.
- The Maple Leafs are fifth in the league in goals scored, compared to the 12th-ranked Red Wings.
- The Red Wings are 25th in the league in goals conceded, and the Maple Leafs are 25th.
Red Wings Stats
- The Red Wings' 120 total goals (3.1 per game) make them the 12th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- Detroit has allowed 125 total goals (3.2 per game), ranking 25th in NHL play in goals against.
- Their goal differential (-5) ranks 17th in the league.
- The 30 power-play goals Detroit has put up this season (fourth-most in NHL) have come on 119 chances.
- The Red Wings have the league's eighth-best power-play conversion rate (25.21%).
Red Wings Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Raymond | 37 | 11 | 30 | 41 | 41 | 16 | 100% |
| Alex DeBrincat | 39 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 38 | 18 | 27.3% |
| Dylan Larkin | 39 | 20 | 16 | 36 | 35 | 11 | 54.1% |
| Moritz Seider | 39 | 6 | 23 | 29 | 45 | 15 | - |
| Patrick Kane | 24 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 1 | 0% |
Red Wings Player Props
Maple Leafs Stats
- With 122 goals (3.3 per game), the Maple Leafs have the NHL's fifth-best offense.
- Toronto has allowed 125 total goals this season (3.4 per game), ranking 25th in the league.
- Their -3 goal differential is 16th in the league.
- Toronto has 14 power-play goals (on 95 chances), 32nd in the NHL.
- The Maple Leafs have the NHL's 30th-ranked power-play percentage (14.74).
- In terms of shorthanded goals, Toronto has two.
Maple Leafs Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | 33 | 14 | 27 | 41 | 34 | 14 | 38.8% |
| John Tavares | 37 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 37 | 17 | 60% |
| Matthew Knies | 34 | 9 | 24 | 33 | 34 | 8 | - |
| Morgan Rielly | 36 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 55 | 10 | - |
| Auston Matthews | 32 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 31 | 15 | 59.9% |
Maple Leafs Player Props
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