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 game that pits the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Nashville Predators, which begins at 7:30 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.

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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 favored on the moneyline this season (11-7).
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -159 or shorter, Toronto has put together a 7-4 record (winning 63.6% of its games).
  • The Maple Leafs’ implied moneyline win probability is 61.4% in this matchup.

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 moneyline gives it an implied probability of 42.9% to win this game.

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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.
  • Having scored 15 goals and adding 11 assists, William Nylander is a top contributor for Toronto through 24 games.
  • John Tavares has contributed 22 points for Toronto in 23 games this season, scoring on 13.9% of his shots and putting up 11 goals and 11 assists.
  • Across 14 games played, Anthony Stolarz has a goaltending record of 8-4-2. During those games, he’s allowed 31 goals while recording 377 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi has totaled seven goals (0.3 per game) and collected 15 assists (0.6 per game), taking 3.3 shots per game and shooting 8.4%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with 22 total points (0.9 per game).
  • Filip Forsberg is a key contributor for Nashville, with 17 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and provided eight assists in 25 games.
  • Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) this season.
  • Juuse Saros’ record stands at 6-10-5 on the season, allowing 54 goals (2.6 goals against average) and collecting 553 saves 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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