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

Published 11:50 am Tuesday, December 3, 2024

On Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 PM ET, the Toronto Maple Leafs are set to take on the Nashville Predators at Scotiabank Arena. For best bets, picks, and projections for this contest, continue 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)

  • This season, Toronto and its opponent have combined to outscore Wednesday’s total of 6 goals 13 times.
  • A total of 10 of Nashville’s games have ended with more than 6 goals this season.
  • 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).
  • These two teams concede 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: -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 (winning 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter.
  • The Maple Leafs’ implied moneyline win probability is 61.4% in this matchup.

Predators Moneyline: +133

  • Nashville has played as the underdog on the moneyline 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 this game is 42.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Nashville 2

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • One of Toronto’s top offensive options this season is Mitchell Marner, who has put up 33 points in 24 games.
  • William Nylander has 15 goals and 11 assists for Toronto to compile 26 total points (1.1 per game).
  • John Tavares has created 22 points for Toronto in 23 games this season, netting a goal on 13.9% of his shots and recording 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 is an important part of the offense for Nashville, with 22 points this season. He has put up seven goals and 15 assists in 25 games.
  • 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 a season point total of 14.
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 6-10-5 this season, amassing 553 saves and permitting 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)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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