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

Wednesday’s NHL schedule features 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 looking to place a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections 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 for more than Wednesday’s over/under of 6 goals 13 times this season.
  • So far this season, 10 games Nashville has played finished with over 6 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 5.4 goals per game, 0.5999999999999996 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • The 5.7 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.3 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -166

  • The Maple Leafs have gone 11-7 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -166 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 62.4% chance to win.

Predators Moneyline: +140

  • Nashville is looking for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in nine opportunities).
  • The Predators are winless in games with moneyline odds of +140 or longer (in two chances).
  • Nashville’s implied probability to win is 41.7% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Nashville 2

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • With nine goals and 24 assists this season, Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto’s leading contributors (33 points).
  • With 15 goals and 11 assists, William Nylander is one of the top offensive options for Toronto with his 26 points (1.1 per game).
  • On 79 shots (for 11 goals) and 11 assists, John Tavares has created 22 points this season.
  • Anthony Stolarz (8-4-2) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .924 for Toronto.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has recorded 15 assists and seven goals in 25 games, good for 22 points.
  • Filip Forsberg is key for Nashville’s offense 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 Toronto.
  • Nashville’s Juuse Saros is 6-10-5 this season, compiling 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 -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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