How to Pick the Maple Leafs vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 4

Published 11:43 am Tuesday, December 3, 2024

The contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Maple Leafs vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

  • This season, Toronto games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 13 times.
  • So far this season, 10 games Nashville has played finished with over 6 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.4 goals per game, 0.5999999999999996 less than the total set for this contest.
  • The 5.7 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.3 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -159

  • The Maple Leafs have been victorious in 11 of their 18 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (61.1%).
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter, Toronto has put together a 7-4 record (winning 63.6% of its games).
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Maple Leafs have an implied probability of 61.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +133

  • Nashville is looking for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in nine opportunities).
  • When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +133 or longer, they have not won a game in two opportunities.
  • Nashville has a 42.9% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Nashville 2

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • Mitchell Marner has been important to Toronto’s offense this season, recording 33 points in 24 games.
  • William Nylander has 26 points (15 goals, 11 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • Toronto’s offensive effort is aided by John Tavares’ 26 points. He’s contributed 11 assists.
  • In the 14 games Anthony Stolarz has played this season, his save percentage is .924, the fifth-best in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi is among the top options on offense for Nashville, with 22 points this season. He has recorded seven goals and 15 assists in 25 games.
  • Filip Forsberg has made a major impact for Nashville this season with 17 points, thanks to nine goals and eight assists.
  • Ryan O’Reilly has scored five goals and contributed nine assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of 14.
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 6-10-5 this season, amassing 553 saves and giving up 54 goals (2.6 goals against average) with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league).

Maple Leafs’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/27/2024 Panthers L 5-1 Away +130
11/30/2024 Lightning W 5-3 Away -140
12/2/2024 Blackhawks W 4-1 Home -431
12/4/2024 Predators Home -159
12/6/2024 Capitals Home
12/7/2024 Penguins Away
12/10/2024 Devils Away

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/27/2024 Flyers L 3-2 Home -176
11/29/2024 Lightning L 3-2 Home -119
11/30/2024 Wild L 3-2 Away +122
12/4/2024 Maple Leafs Away +133
12/5/2024 Canadiens Away
12/7/2024 Senators Away
12/10/2024 Flames Home

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Toronto vs. Nashville Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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