Predators vs Maple Leafs Prediction 10/6/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 6th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 1-1-0 this year after they defeated the Stars by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Nashville trailed 1-0 early in the first period, but they scored twice in the first and hung on for the low scoring win. The Predators were out shot by a total of 30-26, won 53.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville was led by Steven Stamkos, who had one goal and four shots, while Juuse Saros stopped 29 out of 30 shots, which was a .967 save percentage in the win. 

Prior to that game, Nashville lost to the Wild by a score of 3-1 in their season opener. The Predators have scored 1.50 goals per game and they have allowed 2.00 goals against per game, while also going 28.6% on the power play and 80.0% on the penalty kill this season. Steven Stamkos has led the team with one goal and one assist, while Juuse Saros is 1-1-0 with a 2.03 goals against average and a .933 save percentage this year. 

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 1-2-0 this season after they lost to the Senators by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Toronto led 2-1 in the second period, but they couldn’t hold on for the disappointing loss. The Maple Leafs recorded 29 shots on goal, won 43.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Toronto was led by Auston Matthews, who had one goal and six shots, while Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 26 out of 29 shots, which was an .897 save percentage in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Toronto defeated the Islanders by a score of 2-1, but lost to the Canadiens by a score of 3-2 before that. The Maple Leafs have scored 2.00 goals per game and they have allowed 2.33 goals against per game, while also going 18.2% on the power play and 100% on the penalty kill this season. Easton Cowan has led the Leafs with one goal and two assists, while Sergei Bobrovsky is 0-2-0 with a 3.06 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this season.

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The home team has won nine of the last 10 games between the Predators and Maple Leafs.
• The Predators have lost seven of their last eight night games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in each of their last four night games against the Predators following a home loss.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five road openers as underdogs.
• The Predators have lost the second period in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs when leading after the first period.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

• The Maple Leafs have lost 12 of their last 13 night games following a home loss.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as home favorites following a home loss.
• The Predators have won the third period in four of their last five games against the Maple Leafs when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Predators’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven games between the Predators and Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last six home games against Central Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last seven games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts

• Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against the Predators at Scotiabank Arena.
• Kirill Marchenko has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against Central Division opponents.
• Easton Cowan ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (1) this season.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in six of the Predators’ last eight road games.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Predators as road underdogs.
• Ross Colton has scored eight career goals against the Maple Leafs – most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Matchup/League Facts

• The Toronto Maple Leafs rank T8th in the league in short handed goals this season (0).
• The Toronto Maple Leafs rank T25th in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (1).
• The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league for power play goals against this season (1).
• The Nashville Predators rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).

Predators vs Maple Leafs Prediction

Toronto comes into this matchup after losing two of their first three games and the offense has been very low scoring. The Maple Leafs are 1-2-0 at home this year, while the Predators are 0-0-0 on the road. Nashville picked up a great win over Dallas in their last game, but they have also struggled to score. I don’t trust either offense and I think we have some value with the under sitting at plus money. Take the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5