Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction NHL Picks 12/28/24

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 28th at the Scotabank Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Capitals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Maple Leafs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and Toronto

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Capitals and Maple Leafs. 

Alex Ovechkin Back for the Capitals?

All signs are pointing towards Alex Ovechkin coming back for this game and that is a big boost. In the last game the Capitals faced off against the Boston Bruins and they scored only one goal on the way to the loss. Charlie Lindgren was in goal and he was nowhere close to good enough saving 18 of the 21 shots that he faced. The Capitals are averaging 3.68 goals while their defense is giving up 2.62 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. Dylan Storme has scored 11 goals and added 27 assists so far this season. 

Maple Leafs on Tired Legs

The Maple Leafs are going to be on tired legs after their win on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings. The offense was quite impressive scoring five goals and they ended up winning by three goals. Mitchell Marner had a strong game scoring three goals and pacing the team to a victory. Joseph Wolf was in goal and he saved 23 of the 25 shots. The Maple Leafs on the season is averaging 3.14 goals while their defense is giving up 2.78 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 7th. He maple Leafs can’t fall behind early. 

Washington Capitals vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction

Without the Maple Leafs being on tired legs, I would probably take them here, but with the Capitals expected to get Ovechkin back, and they are the more well rested team, they are going to be the team that finds success here. The Capitals offense is going to have no issue getting out to a fast start, and they are going to end out with another bing victory. Back the Capitals on the money line.