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

Published 11:46 am Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Searching for best bets for the upcoming game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the piece below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.

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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, 13 of Toronto’s 24 games have gone over Wednesday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • There have been 10 Nashville games 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 (winning 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Maple Leafs have an implied probability of 61.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +133

  • Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog 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

  • Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto’s leading contributors this season with 33 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.5%.
  • William Nylander has 26 points (15 goals, 11 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Through 23 games, John Tavares has proven himself as an important offensive option for Toronto. He has 22 points (11 goals and 11 assists).
  • In 14 games played this season, Anthony Stolarz (8-4-2) has allowed 31 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 22 points (0.9 per game). He has recorded seven goals and 15 assists in 25 games (playing 25:32 per game).
  • Filip Forsberg’s 17 points this season, including nine goals and eight assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 14 points, courtesy of five goals (fifth on team) and nine assists (second).
  • Juuse Saros’ record stands at 6-10-5 on the season, allowing 54 goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 553 saves 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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