The Chicago Blackhawks (13-13-6) will attempt to halt a three-game road losing streak when they play the Toronto Maple Leafs (14-12-5) on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will bring home the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 games, the Blackhawks are 3-5-2 while totaling 22 total goals (five power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.1%). They have allowed 34 goals.

Maple Leafs vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Maple Leafs 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-223)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

The Maple Leafs are 14-12-5 overall and 4-5-9 in overtime contests.
In the 13 games Toronto has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-3-4 record (good for 16 points).
In the one game this season the Maple Leafs recorded just one goal, they lost in overtime.
Toronto has taken eight points from the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (3-5-2 record).
The Maple Leafs have scored three or more goals in 20 games (11-7-2, 24 points).
In the nine games when Toronto has scored a single power-play goal, it registered eight points after finishing 3-4-2.
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 2-5-1 (five points).
The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Maple Leafs finished 11-7-4 in those matchups (26 points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (13-13-6 overall) have posted a record of 1-6-7 in matchups that have needed OT this season.
Chicago has earned 12 points (4-6-4) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
This season the Blackhawks recorded only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
Chicago has earned six points (2-4-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals 18 times, earning 26 points from those matchups (11-3-4).
This season, Chicago has recorded a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 7-5-3 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 5-4-3 (13 points).
The Blackhawks' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Blackhawks went 8-9-3 in those contests (19 points).

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