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

Published 12:39 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Wednesday’s NHL schedule includes a game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the piece 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 combined to outscore Wednesday’s over/under (6 goals) 13 times this season.
  • There have been 10 Nashville games with over 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 over/under of 6.
  • 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 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • In games it has played with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter, Toronto has compiled a 7-4 record (winning 63.6% of its games).
  • The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Maple Leafs have a 61.4% chance to win.

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’s implied probability to win is 42.9% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Nashville 2

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • Mitchell Marner has been critical to Toronto’s offense this season, registering 33 points in 24 games.
  • William Nylander has 26 points (15 goals, 11 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • On 79 shots (for 11 goals) and 11 assists, John Tavares has created 22 points 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 key offensive option for Nashville, with 22 points this season. He has recorded seven goals and 15 assists in 25 games.
  • Filip Forsberg’s 17 points this season, including nine goals and eight assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
  • Ryan O’Reilly has five goals and nine assists for Toronto.
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 6-10-5 this season, amassing 553 saves and allowing 54 goals (2.6 goals against average) 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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