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

Published 12:46 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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

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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 total of 6.
  • 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.
  • 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 are 11-7 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Toronto is 7-4 when playing with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter (63.6% win percentage).
  • The Maple Leafs’ implied moneyline win probability is 61.4% in this contest.

Predators Moneyline: +133

  • Nashville is aiming for its first win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in nine opportunities).
  • The Predators have not won a match with moneyline odds of +133 or longer (in two such games).
  • 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 imperative to Toronto’s offense this season, registering 33 points in 24 games.
  • William Nylander is another of Toronto’s important contributors currently with 26 total points (15 goals and 11 assists) to his name.
  • John Tavares has created 22 points for Toronto in 23 games this season, netting a goal on 13.9% of his shots and putting up 11 goals and 11 assists.
  • 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

  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has collected 15 assists and seven goals in 25 games, good for 22 points.
  • Filip Forsberg is pivotal 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 allowing 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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