The Anaheim Ducks (10-12-4) will try to break a three-game losing streak when they take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (17-9-2) on the road on Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

The Ducks have gone 4-4-2 over the past 10 contests, totaling 24 total goals (four power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 19.0%). They have given up 26 goals to their opponents.

Maple Leafs vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Ducks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-376)
Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.5 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (-1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

The Maple Leafs have a 17-9-2 record overall, with a 3-2-5 record in games that have needed overtime.
Toronto has 12 points (5-1-2) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
Toronto finished 1-3-0 in the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals 17 times, and are 16-0-1 in those games (to record 33 points).
In the eight games when Toronto has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 5-2-1 record (11 points).
In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Toronto is 7-4-0 (14 points).
The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 10-4-2 (22 points).

Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 2-4-6 record in overtime contests this season and a 10-12-4 overall record.
In the nine games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up seven points.
This season the Ducks recorded only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
When Anaheim has scored two goals this season, they've earned four points (1-5-2 record).
The Ducks have scored three or more goals 10 times, earning 19 points from those matchups (9-0-1).
Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in six games this season and has recorded seven points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 5-4-1 (11 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 4-9-3 to register 11 points.

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