Chicago vs Toronto Prediction: Another Weak Season for the Hosts

Prediction for the NHL Chicago Backhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs match, which will take place on February 20th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Chicago

Chicago is having a disappointing season, but that's no surprise. The team is deep into a rebuilding process that can hardly be combined with solving problems. The main stars of the Hawks will probably get new clubs shortly. Luke Richardson will create a new lineup with an eye on the future. Right now, the Reds and Blacks are showing modest results, with only two wins over Arizona and Ottawa in their seven meetings, 4-3 (OT). That's good enough for last place in the Western Conference standings.

Toronto

Toronto is more ambitious, which has long since rebuilt and now intends to compete for the Stanley Cup. Another issue is that the Maple Leafs have yet to get past the first round in the playoffs for almost two decades. But the season is going on so far, and they feel comfortable. In the last 12 meetings, Sheldon Keefe's wards have suffered only four losses out of eight wins. In the Eastern Conference standings, the Blues and Whites are fourth, but they are already 13 points behind the leader.

Expect Betting Tips

Chicago and Toronto are different at the moment. For the Hawks, this season is a temporary one. They continue to give away their valuable resources to build a new team which is why their results are modest. The Maple Leafs have a different agenda - fighting for the Stanley Cup and getting one of the Eastern leaders. These facts alone are enough to consider the Canadiens the favorites. In addition, they won their three previous games. 

Chicago vs. Toronto is highly productive. In the last seven meetings, the opponents scored 60 pucks (8.57 on average per game). Also, the TO (86%) was reached in six cases. Now the Hawks are trying to entertain the audience, at least with spectacular hockey, since there are problems with the results. And the Maple Leafs have a great offensive lineup.