We’ve got four games on the NHL betting slate tonight, including a cross-conference clash between the Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.
A lack of scoring has been the biggest culprit of Nashville's poor start to the season, and I’ll be fading that inefficient offense tonight in my Maple Leafs vs. Predators predictions.
Find out more in my free NHL picks for December 4.
Maple Leafs vs Predators prediction
My Leafs pick
Maple Leafs to score first (-145 at Sports Interaction)
My Leafs analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs enter tonight on a two-game winning streak, hoping to make it three in a row when they host the Nashville Predators.
Nashville is averaging a league-low 2.32 goals per game this season. That number drops down to 1.83 while on the road.
Meanwhile, Toronto is averaging 3.29 goals per game on home ice this season and has opened the scoring in eight of its 12 games at home. The Buds have also allowed the fewest goals against at Scotiabank Arena, giving up just 1.83 per game.
With Nashville’s lack of scoring and Toronto’s superb goaltending and ability to limit quality chances, the Preds will struggle to find offense tonight — especially early.
I’m targeting Nashville's inefficient offense with my best bet tonight by taking the Maple Leafs to score the first goal of the hockey game. It’s a bet that's cashed in four straight meetings between the two clubs.
There’s also a longer odds bet for the Leafs to score the first goal in the first period specifically. That bet pays +105. I considered making that my best bet, but the first frame is the lowest-scoring period for both Toronto and Nashville.
So I went a little conservative just in case we get a scoreless first period.
Maple Leafs vs Predators same-game parlay (SGP)
Maple Leafs to score first
Maple Leafs moneyline
Under 6.5
As the second leg of the parlay, I’ll pair the first goal bet with the Maple Leafs on the moneyline. Toronto is 11-1-1 when it scores the first goal.
Neither team is lighting up scoreboards this year, combining for just 5.4 goals per game. This matchup has also been very low scoring lately, with the Under hitting in four straight meetings and in seven of the last 10 games.
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Maple Leafs vs Predators odds
Maple Leafs vs Predators live odds
Maple Leafs vs Predators opening odds
- Puck line: Toronto -1.5 (+150) | Nashville +1.5 (-185)
- Moneyline: Toronto -165 | Nashville +140
- Over/Under: Over 6 (-110) | Under 6 (-110)
Odds courtesy of Sports Interaction
Maple Leafs vs Predators trend
The Under is a combined 17-30-2 between these two teams this season. Find more NHL betting trends for Maple Leafs vs. Predators.
How to watch Maple Leafs vs Predators
| Location: | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON |
| Date: | Wednesday, 12-4-2024 |
| Puck drop: | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV: | Sportsnet |
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