Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Maple Leafs vs Predators

The Toronto Maple Leafs go up against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, December 20.

We’re eager to back the Maple Leafs to get the better of the Predators and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the -128 that the visitors claim the win.

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Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 4-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Capital One Arena against Washington Capitals. Leafs lost the shots on goal battle, 22-29.

Nashville Predators were beaten 4-1 at Bridgestone Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Carolina Hurricanes. Predators managed 26 shots and Filip Forsberg recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Leafs and the Predators saw the former win. It was a 7-4 scoreline at Scotiabank Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Leafs wins.

Starting Goalies

Joseph Woll (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-3-1	2.4	.923	0
23/24	12-11-1	2.93	.907	0

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-11-3	3	.898	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. The Leafs have been giving up 2.4 goals from 31.4 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.3%.

Auston Matthews is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Morgan Rielly recording 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Dennis Hildeby have a 2.39 goal against average with a .925 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Predators have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 27.5 shots on goal, with a 13.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 32.1 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.5%.

The top points scorer is Ryan O'Reilly with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, while Steven Stamkos is next in line after registering 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.66 GAA with a .916 SV%.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

We’ve broken down Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Game Prediction

The -128 about Toronto Maple Leafs look really attractive when it comes to the Moneyline. We think their opponents can be beaten in this NHL encounter, so this is our pick.

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Key Maple Leafs vs Predators stats:

• Maple Leafs have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Predators have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Predators have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Predators have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Maple Leafs.

Leafs Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 56.2% likelihood of this pick winning. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Toronto can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Match Winner & Total Goals, Puck Line or the Winning Margin lines.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Auston Matthews To Score +115

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs) has scored in 3 of the past 5 games. We’ll use this stat and take odds of +115 that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Correct Score Prediction

Maple Leafs 5 - 2 Predators

Let’s go for the Maple Leafs to win 5-2, a bet which is available at +1600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Maple Leafs

Predators

1-0

Maple Leafs

+5000

Predators

+5000

2-0

Maple Leafs

+4500

Predators

+4500

2-1

Maple Leafs

+1400

Predators

+1400

3-0

Maple Leafs

+3000

Predators

+3300

3-1

Maple Leafs

+1800

Predators

+1900

3-2

Maple Leafs

+800

Predators

+850

4-0

Maple Leafs

+4000

Predators

+4500

4-1

Maple Leafs

+1500

Predators

+1700

4-2

Maple Leafs

+1500

Predators

+1600

4-3

Maple Leafs

+1000

Predators

+1050

5-0

Maple Leafs

+7000

Predators

+8000

5-1

Maple Leafs

+2500

Predators

+2800

5-2

Maple Leafs

+1600

Predators

+1800

5-3

Maple Leafs

+2200

Predators

+2500

5-4

Maple Leafs

+2000

Predators

+2000

6-0

Maple Leafs

+10000

Predators

+12000

6-1

Maple Leafs

+5500

Predators

+6600

6-2

Maple Leafs

+3000

Predators

+3500

6-3

Maple Leafs

+3000

Predators

+3300

6-4

Maple Leafs

+5000

Predators

+5000

6-5

Maple Leafs

+5000

Predators

+5000

7-1

Maple Leafs

+10000

Predators

+11000

7-2

Maple Leafs

+8000

Predators

+9000

7-3

Maple Leafs

+6000

Predators

+6600

7-4

Maple Leafs

+6600

Predators

+7500

7-5

Maple Leafs

+11000

Predators

+11000

7-6

Maple Leafs

+12000

Predators

+12000

8-4

Maple Leafs

+12000

Predators

+13000

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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Toronto Maple Leafs have the shortest price to win this game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 56% probability due to their -128 Moneyline betting odds. Nashville Predators are the underdogs at +106 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -133.

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Moneyline

Maple Leafs

-128

Predators

+106

3-Way Moneyline

Maple Leafs

+135

Tie

+310

Predators

+160

Puck Line

Maple Leafs -1.5

+186

Predators +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

Favorite Auston Matthews is now available at +850 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)

First

+115

Anytime

+850

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+140

Anytime

+950

William Nylander (Maple Leafs)

First

+180

Anytime

+1300

John Tavares (Maple Leafs)

First

+190

Anytime

+1300

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Matthew Knies (Maple Leafs)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Michael Bunting (Predators)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Easton Cowan (Maple Leafs)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Erik Haula (Predators)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Bobby McMann (Maple Leafs)

First

+450

Anytime

+2200

Matthew Wood (Predators)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Max Domi (Maple Leafs)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Nicolas Roy (Maple Leafs)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Nicholas Robertson (Maple Leafs)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Dakota Joshua (Maple Leafs)

First

+650

Anytime

+3000

Tyson Jost (Predators)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Morgan Rielly (Maple Leafs)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Oliver Ekman-Larsson (Maple Leafs)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Scott Laughton (Maple Leafs)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Reid Schaefer (Predators)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Michael McCarron (Predators)

First

+950

Anytime

+4000

Nick Blankenburg (Predators)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Calle Jarnkrok (Maple Leafs)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Cole Smith (Predators)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Nick Perbix (Predators)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Toronto Maple Leafs Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 10.4
• Faceoff Wins : 31.8
• Hits: 23.7
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 33.2
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12.3
• Blocks: 11.2
• Faceoff Wins : 33.8
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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