Maple Leafs lineup tonight: Toronto’s projected lineup for game against Detroit Red Wings | Dec. 27, 2024

Tonight, the Toronto Maple Leafs will look to snap a two-game skid when they collide with the Detroit Red Wings, a team looking to snap a three-game skid of their own.

After enjoying three days off following their loss to Winnipeg, Toronto will take the ice at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit tonight as they look to retake the first place in the Atlantic Division.

Currently, the team is sitting in second place, two points behind the defending Stanley Cup Champions in first, and two points ahead of the third-place Boston Bruins.

Ahead of tonight's game, Toronto has both Anthony Stolarz and Calle Jarnkrok on the injured reserve list. Additionally, Auston Matthews is expected to miss his second game in a row with an upper-body injury. Defenceman Chris Tanev is questionable after missing Monday's game with a lower-body injury.

Toronto Maple Leafs projected lines

Forwards:

1. LW Matthew Knies - C John Tavares - RW Mitch Marner
2. LW Nicholas Robertson - C Max Domi - RW William Nylander
3. LW Bobby McMann - C David Kampf - RW Max Pacioretty
4. LW Steven Lorentz - C Pontus Holmberg - RW Connor DeWar

Defense:

1. Morgan Rielly - Philippe Myers
2. Jake McCabe - Oliver Ekman-Larsson
3. Simon Benoit - Conor Timmins

Goalies:

• Joseph Woll
• Matt Murray

Powerplay:

1. Matthew Knies, John Tavares, William Nylander, Morgan Rielly, Mitch Marner
2. Bobby McMann, Max Domi, Max Pacioretty, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Nicholas Robertson

Penalty Kill:

1. David Kampf, Mitch Marner, Jake McCabe, Oliver Ekman-Larsson
2. Connor DeWar, Steven Lorentz, Simon Benoit, Philippe Myers

Looking at the odds for tonight's Maple Leafs vs Red Wings game, as well as upcoming games on Toronto's schedule

Heading into tonight's clash between the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings, Toronto is a slight betting favorite on most major sportsbooks. This is despite the absence of Auston Matthews, and their recent skid.

On FanDuel, Toronto is a -154 favorite while Detroit is a +128 underdog. Meanwhile, on DraftKings, Toronto is a -162 favorite while Detroit is a +136 underdog.

If these odds remain consistent between now and puck drop, it would take a $162 bet on Toronto as the favorites to profit $100 while a $100 bet on Detroit could win $136.

Following tonight's game, Toronto will head back home to host the Capitals tomorrow night, who currently sit in second place in the Metropolitan Division, one point behind the New Jersey Devils.

The Maple Leafs will then wrap up the month on Tuesday with a game against the Islanders, before kicking off the new year with a rematch against New York on the road.