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

On Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 PM ET, the Toronto Maple Leafs are slated to go up against the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, keep reading.

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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 hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 13 times this season.
  • There have been 10 Nashville games with more than 6 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 5.4 goals per game, 0.5999999999999996 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • These two teams give up 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: -166

  • The Maple Leafs have won 61.1% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (11-7).
  • Toronto is 7-4 (victorious in 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -166 or shorter.
  • Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Maple Leafs have an implied probability of 62.4% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +140

  • Nashville is aiming for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in nine opportunities).
  • When the Predators’ moneyline odds are +140 or longer, they are yet to win a game in two opportunities.
  • Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.7% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Nashville 2

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Toronto, Mitchell Marner has recorded 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).
  • 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 recorded seven goals (0.3 per game) and dished out 15 assists (0.6 per game), averaging 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’ record stands at 6-10-5 on the season, allowing 54 goals (2.6 goals against average) and compiling 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 -166
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 +140
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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