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

Published 11:34 am Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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

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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.
  • In Nashville’s 25 games this season, 10 have finished with more goals than Wednesday’s over/under of 6.
  • The total for this game (6) is 0.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Maple Leafs (3.08) and the Predators (2.32).
  • This game’s total is 0.3 more than the 5.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -159

  • The Maple Leafs are 11-7 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Toronto is 7-4 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter (63.6% win percentage).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Maple Leafs’ implied win probability is 61.4%.

Predators Moneyline: +133

  • Nashville has played as the moneyline underdog nine times this season, and lost each time.
  • The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +133 or longer (in two chances).
  • Nashville has a 42.9% implied probability to win this game.

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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%.
  • Having scored 15 goals and adding 11 assists, William Nylander is excelling for Toronto through 24 games.
  • On 79 shots (for 11 goals) and 11 assists, John Tavares has recorded 22 points this season.
  • As Toronto’s top goalie, Anthony Stolarz has recorded 8 wins and 4 losses this season while allowing 31 goals with 377 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 22 points (0.9 per game). He has totaled 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 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 allowed 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)
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  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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