Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks Prediction and NHL Tips - 17 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 16, 2023, 11:09PM | Published: Oct 15, 2023, 5:51PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Tuesday's Toronto-Chicago NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 72% chance of winning against the Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NHL game at Scotiabank Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Maple Leafs $1.29, Blackhawks $3.70
- Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 ($1.77), Blackhawks +1.5 ($2.20)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.75, Under $2.15
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Maple Leafs at $1.29 and the Blackhawks at $3.70.
The Maple Leafs are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blackhawks, with odds of $1.77 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.20.
The Over/Under for Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks sits at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.75, while bet365 currently has odds for the Under at $2.15.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Maple Leafs and the Blackhawks have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Chicago at $3.70 with bet365 (1.0% edge)
- Line: Blackhawks +1.5 at $2.20 with bet365 (50% probability) 🔥
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.15 with bet365 (52% probability) 🔥
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These Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Maple Leafs have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blackhawks to win is our preferred option due to the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Toronto vs Chicago on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live updates.
Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Toronto's Auston Matthews is the most likely player to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks.
Matthews has a 13.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star has a 57.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs First Goal Scorer Tips
- Auston Matthews: 13.0% probability
- William Nylander: 7.2% probability
- John Tavares: 6.3% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 6.2% probability
- Tyler Bertuzzi: 5.3% probability
Blackhawks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor Bedard: 5.6% probability
- Ryan Donato: 4.4% probability
- Taylor Hall: 4.3% probability
- Lukas Reichel: 3.7% probability
- Andreas Athanasiou: 3.6% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Maple Leafs Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Auston Matthews: 57.0% probability
- William Nylander: 37.7% probability
- Mitchell Marner: 32.4% probability
- John Tavares: 30.3% probability
- Tyler Bertuzzi: 29.4% probability
Blackhawks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor Bedard: 31.0% probability
- Ryan Donato: 24.2% probability
- Taylor Hall: 22.9% probability
- Lukas Reichel: 21.4% probability
- Andreas Athanasiou: 19.8% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Toronto vs Chicago match-up at Scotiabank Arena.
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Maple Leafs vs Blackhawks: Preview
The game between the Maple Leafs and Blackhawks at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Tuesday 17 October 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Toronto vs Chicago are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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