The Toronto Maple Leafs (15-7-2) host the Nashville Predators (7-12-6, losers of four in a row) at Scotiabank Arena. The game on Wednesday, December 4 starts at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Wednesday's hockey game.
Over the past 10 contests, the Predators have registered a 2-3-5 record after totaling 21 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 26 goals in those games.
Maple Leafs vs. Predators Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-143)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Maple Leafs (-1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs are 2-2-4 in overtime matchups on their way to a 15-7-2 overall record.
- Toronto is 3-1-2 (eight points) in its six games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Maple Leafs recorded only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
- Toronto has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Maple Leafs are 15-0-1 in the 16 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 31 points).
- In the six games when Toronto has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-1-1 record (nine points).
- In the 10 games when it outshot its opponent, Toronto is 6-4-0 (12 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 9-2-2 to register 20 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 7-12-6 record this season and are 1-6-7 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 10 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- When Nashville has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned six points (0-5-6 record).
- The Predators have scored more than two goals in nine games, earning 14 points from those contests.
- Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded eight points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 4-3-3 (11 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 3-9-3 to record nine points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.08 | Goals Scored | 2.32 | 32nd |
| 2nd | 2.54 | Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 22nd |
| 12th | 29.5 | Shots | 29.3 | 14th |
| 19th | 28.9 | Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 24th |
| 18th | 19.48% | Power Play % | 20.78% | 17th |
| 8th | 82.35% | Penalty Kill % | 89.02% | 1st |
Maple Leafs vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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