Maple Leafs lineup today: Toronto’s projected lineup for game against the Anaheim Ducks | Dec. 12, 2024

On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs will look to build on a win over the New Jersey Devils when they face the Anaheim Ducks at home. A win here will help Toronto move back into first place in the Atlantic Division alongside the Florida Panthers, who currently have 38 points.

After a slow start to the year, Toronto has since turned things around, winning seven of their last 10 games. On the flip side, Anaheim heads into the contest amid a three-game skid that sees them sitting in last place in the Pacific Division.

Ahead of tonight's game, Toronto has several players listed on their injury report, with David Kampf, Jake McCabe, Calle Jarnkrok, and Bobby McMann all on the injured reserve list.

Toronto Maple Leafs projected lines vs Anaheim Ducks

Forwards:

1. LW Matthew Knies - C Auston Matthews - RW Mitch Marner
2. LW Max Pacioretty - C John Tavares - RW William Nylander
3. LW Steven Lorentz - C Fraser Minten - RW Max Domi
4. LW Pontus Holmberg - C Connor Dewar - RW Ryan Reaves

Defense:

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

Goalies:

• Anthony Stolarz
• Joseph Woll

Powerplay:

1. Matthew Knies, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Auston Matthews
2. Max Pacioretty, Fraser Minten, Max Domi, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Morgan Rielly

Penalty Kill:

1. Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Simon Benoit, Chris Tanev
2. Connor Dewar, Steven Lorentz, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Conor Timmins

Latest odds for tonight's game between the Maple Leafs and the Ducks, as well as upcoming games on Toronto's schedule

On FanDuel, Toronto is a -375 favorite to win tonight's game, while on the flip side, the Anaheim Ducks are +290 underdogs.

This means it would take a $375 bet on Toronto as the favorite to win $100 while a $100 bet on Anaheim as the underdog could win $290. Of course, these odds could shift before game time, however, it seems highly unlikely that Anaheim will wind up as anything but an underdog.

Following tonight's game, Toronto will hit the road for a clash with the Red Wings on Saturday before returning home for a game against the Buffalo Sabres the following night.

The team will then spend several days practicing and recovering before heading to Dallas for a game with the Stars on Wednesday. The Maple Leafs will play the Sabres on the road Friday, before heading home for the second leg of a back-to-back against the Islanders on Saturday.