Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Preview
Planning on watching today’s Predators and Maple Leafs game? Catch the action at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON, as the Maple Leafs hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on BSSO.
The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Maple Leafs being the favored team playing at home against the Predators. Check out BetCoco for Toronto Maple Leafs – Nashville Predators odds
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Maple Leafs have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the puck line the Predators went 3-0. The over/under record in these matchups was 0-3 on an average of 4 goals per game.
- In their last five games away from home, the Predators have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Maple Leafs offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Toronto posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 2-8 ATS.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Maple Leafs have gone 9-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Predators have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-6.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Prediction
Coming into their game vs. Toronto, the Predators are 14-12-0. They are 6-4-0 when favored and 8-8-0 as the underdog. On the road, they have gone 5-6-0 this season and are 9-6-0 at home.
For their offensive performance, the Predators come in averaging 3.2 goals per game this season, which is 10th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. This year, the Predators have recorded a 7-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 7-5 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Toronto, goalie Juuse Saros has started 21 games in this season. His current record is 11-10, and his save percentage stands at 90.4%.
Going into the game against Nashville, the Maple Leafs hold a 13-6-4 record. They have a 12-6-3 record when favored and 1-0-1 as underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 6-2-3 record this season, and they are 7-4-1 at home.
For their offensive performance, the Maple Leafs come in averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, which is 20th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 26th in the league. This season, the Maple Leafs are 5-3 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 7-3 record.
Entering the game, goalie Ilya Samsonov has started 10 games this season. His current record stands at 4-1, and his save percentage is 87.8%.
Our prediction for this game is that the Maple Leafs will come out on top with a projected score of 4-2.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Betting Tips
- Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
- The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Maple Leafs Injury Report
- Mark Giordano – Finger – Out
- Matt Murray – Hip – Out
- John Klingberg – Hip – Out
- Jake Muzzin – Neck – Out
- Ilya Samsonov – Illness – Questionable
- Joseph Woll – Leg – Out
- William Lagesson – Illness – Questionable
- Timothy Liljegren – Ankle – Out
Nashville Predators Injury Report
- Tyson Barrie – Not Injury Related – Out
- Alexandre Carrier – Upper Body – Out
- Cody Glass – Upper Body – Out
