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

Published 11:43 am Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Wednesday’s NHL slate includes a contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections 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 hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 13 times this season.
  • So far this season, 10 games Nashville has played finished with over 6 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (6) is 0.6 more than the combined scoring averages for the Maple Leafs (3.08) and the Predators (2.32).
  • The 5.7 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.3 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -159

  • The Maple Leafs have won 61.1% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (11-7).
  • Toronto is 7-4 (victorious in 63.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter.
  • The Maple Leafs have a 61.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +133

  • Nashville is aiming for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in nine opportunities).
  • The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +133 or longer (in two chances).
  • Nashville has a 42.9% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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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 recorded 33 points.
  • William Nylander has 26 points (15 goals, 11 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
  • With 22 points through 23 games (11 goals and 11 assists), John Tavares has been an important part of Toronto’s offensive attack 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 is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 22 points (0.9 per game). He has scored seven goals and 15 assists in 25 games (playing 25:32 per game).
  • Filip Forsberg is crucial for Nashville’s attack with 17 total points (0.7 per game), including nine goals and eight assists through 25 games.
  • Ryan O’Reilly has five goals and nine assists, for a season point total of 14.
  • Juuse Saros has a .911 save percentage (16th in the league), with 553 total saves, while giving up 54 goals (2.6 goals against average). He has put up a 6-10-5 record between the posts for Nashville this season.

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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