The Nashville Predators, led by Ryan Johansen and Roman Josi, are set to take the ice against Mitchell Marner, John Tavares, and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in an East-West tilt. The action will get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, January 7, and you will be able to watch the game live on Sportsnet Ontario.
Nashville Predators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
Moneyline odds have not yet been posted for this matchup.
Earning moneyline bettors 4.5 units, Toronto is 27-14 straight up (SU) overall this year. That winning percentage, ranked second in the league in this young season, is fairly close to the 49-33 record the team posted during last year’s regular season campaign. Of the team’s 41 games this season, 20 have gone over the total, while 18 have gone under and just three have pushed. The team’s 13-8 SU at home this year.
The Maple Leafs have converted on 22.4 percent of their power play chances this year, a figure that places them in the top-10 among NHL teams. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 11th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 81.1 percent of all penalties.
Sporting a .923 save percentage and 29.7 saves per game, Frederik Andersen (20-10-1) has been the most dependable option in goal for Toronto this year. If Toronto decides to rest him, however, the team might turn to Garret Sparks (6-4-4 record, .905 save percentage, 3.00 goals against average).
Nashville is 25-18 straight up (SU) and has lost 3.0 units for moneyline bettors this year. A total of 22 of its contests have gone under the total, while 20 have gone over and just one has pushed. As the road team, the Predators are 10-11 SU so far.
The Predators have converted on just 15.3 percent of their power play chances this year, a mark that places them in the bottom-10 overall among NHL teams. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 10th overall and it’s successfully defended 81.5 percent of all opponent power plays.
Pekka Rinne (2.31 goals against average and .919 save percentage) has been the primary option in goal for Nashville. Rinne is averaging 24.7 saves per game and owns a 16-14-3 record.
Nashville Predators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Predictions
Prediction: SU Winner – Predators, O/U – Over
Betting Notes
- Seven of Toronto’s last ten games have been decided by two or more goals, and the team is 5-2 overall in those games.
- Nashville skaters created 21.0 hits per game last season, while the Leafs posted 20.8 hits per contest.
