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

Published 12:36 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Wednesday’s game that pits the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Nashville Predators, which starts at 7:30 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.

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Maple Leafs vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6 (model projecting 5.6 goals)

  • A total of 13 Toronto games this season have gone over Wednesday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • 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.
  • These two teams allow a combined 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -159

  • The Maple Leafs have won 61.1% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (11-7).
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter, Toronto has put together a 7-4 record (winning 63.6% of its games).
  • The Maple Leafs have a 61.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +133

  • Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog nine times this season, and lost each time.
  • When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +133 or longer, they are yet to win a game in two opportunities.
  • Nashville’s implied probability to win this game is 42.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Nashville 2

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • With nine goals and 24 assists this season, Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto’s leading contributors (33 points).
  • Having scored 15 goals and adding 11 assists, William Nylander is a strong contributor for Toronto through 24 games.
  • Through 23 games, John Tavares has proven himself as an important offensive option for Toronto. He has 22 points (11 goals and 11 assists).
  • As Toronto’s top goalie, Anthony Stolarz has recorded 8 wins and 4 losses this season while giving up 31 goals with 377 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi has scored seven goals (0.3 per game) and put up 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).
  • Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has racked up 17 total points (0.7 per game), with nine goals and eight assists.
  • Ryan O’Reilly has five goals and nine assists for Toronto.
  • Juuse Saros has a 6-10-5 record this season, with a .911 save percentage (16th in the league). In 21 games, he has 553 saves, and has conceded 54 goals (2.6 goals against average).

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)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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