Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction NHL Picks 12/4/24

The Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs meet Monday in NHL action from the Scotiabank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Nashville Predators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs prediction.

Nashville Predators Recap

The Nashville Predators come into this game looking to bounce back from another 3-2 OT loss, this time at the hands of the Minnesota Wild. After this game, the Predators will take on the Canadiens, Senators, Flames, and Stars.

Predators Drop 4th Straight Game

Roman Josi has a team-high 22 points with 7 goals and 15 assists while Filip Forsberg has 17 points with a team-high 9 goals and 8 assists. Ryan O’Reilly has 14 points with 5 goals and 9 assists while Steven Stamkos has 13 points with 7 goals and 6 assists and Jonathan Marchessault also has 12 points with 4 goals and 8 assists as well on the year. Juuse Saros has gone 6-10-5 with a 2.62 GAA and a .911 save percentage while Scott Wedgewood has gone 1-2-1 with a 3.69 GAA and an .878 save percentage this season.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Maple Leafs have lost six of their last nine games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Predators have won 16 of their last 27 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as underdogs after coming off overtime.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 Wednesday games as home favorites.

Toronto Maple Leafs Recap

The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this one looking to build on their 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks last time out. After this game, the Leafs will square off against the Washington Capitals.

Maple Leafs Looking To Defend Home Ice Once Again

Mitch Marner has a team-high 33 points with 9 goals and a team-high 24 assists while William Nylander has 26 points with a team-high 15 goals. John Tavares has 22 points with 11 goals and 11 assists and Auston Matthews has 14 points with 6 goals and 8 assists. Matthew Knies has 15 points with 10 goals while Morgan Rielly has 14 points with 4 goals and 10 assists as well on the year. Anthony Stolarz has gone 8-4-2 on the year in goal for Toronto with a 2.23 GAA and a .924 save percentage while Joseph Woll is 6-2 with a 2.13 GAA and a .923 save percentage and Dennis Hildeby has a 1-1 record, a 4.03 GAA and an .869 save percentage.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Predators have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs.
• The Maple Leafs have won eight of their last nine games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The home team has covered the puck line in five of the last six games between the Predators and Maple Leafs.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Predators vs. Maple Leafs Prediction

I’m on the Leafs here. Toronto’s simply the more trustworthy team, especially at home where they’ve been really strong this season. The Predators have won just twice on the road all year long and I’m tired of waiting for this team to turn the corner. Give me the Leafs in this one.