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

Published 12:39 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Wednesday’s NHL schedule includes a matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Maple Leafs vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

  • Toronto and its opponent have combined for more than Wednesday’s total of 6 goals 13 times this season.
  • A total of 10 of Nashville’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
  • The Maple Leafs score 3.08 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.32, adding up to 0.6 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
  • This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 5.7 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -159

  • In the 18 times this season the Maple Leafs have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 11-7 in those games.
  • Toronto is 7-4 (victorious in 63.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Maple Leafs’ implied win probability is 61.4%.

Predators Moneyline: +133

  • Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline nine times this season, and lost each time.
  • The Predators have not won a match with moneyline odds of +133 or longer (in two such games).
  • Nashville’s implied probability to win this matchup is 42.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Nashville 2

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Toronto, Mitchell Marner has put up 33 points.
  • With 15 goals and 11 assists, William Nylander is one of the top contributors for Toronto with his 26 points (1.1 per game).
  • On 79 shots (for 11 goals) and 11 assists, John Tavares has contributed 22 points this season.
  • 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 has totaled seven goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 15 assists (0.6 per game), taking 3.3 shots per game and shooting 8.4%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 22 total points (0.9 per game).
  • Filip Forsberg has made a big impact for Nashville this season with 17 points, thanks to nine goals and eight assists.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) this season.
  • Juuse Saros has a record of 6-10-5 in 21 games this season, conceding 54 goals (2.6 goals against average) with 553 saves and 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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