- Matchup: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network South
- Betting Odds: Maple Leafs (-122) Predators (+102)
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This upcoming clash at Bridgestone Arena features the Nashville Predators (13-16-4) taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs (15-12-5) this Saturday. The betting line shows the Maple Leafs favored at -122, while the Predators are positioned at +102. The over/under is set at 6 goals.
The Toronto Maple Leafs enter this game after a satisfying 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks in their last match. The Maple Leafs were awarded 2 penalty minutes and capitalized on 1 out of 3 power play opportunities. Overall, Toronto’s offensive performance was decent, managing to score on 3 of their 27 shots.
In terms of scoring, the Maple Leafs have netted 105 goals this season, placing them 12th in the league, while yielding 103 goals against. With a total of 35 points, they hold a points percentage of .547. Toronto has had 80 power play opportunities, resulting in 12 goals for a success rate of 15.00%. At even strength, they’ve conceded 88 goals while scoring 93. The Maple Leafs have taken 868 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 12.1%. Defensively, they’ve faced 1,002 shots with a save percentage of .897. Their opponents have had 87 power play chances, ranking 28th in the league, scoring 15 goals in those situations.
In goal for the Maple Leafs will be Dennis Hildeby, who has played 17 games throughout his career. Holding a record of 5-6-3, he’s made 13 starts. Throughout his professional tenure, Hildeby has allowed 44 goals, resulting in a goals against average of 3.38, having faced 455 shots and made 411 saves. His save percentage stands at .903 across 340 minutes of play, with 6 quality starts and a quality starts rate of .462.
The Nashville Predators recently faced a loss against the Hurricanes, falling 4-1. They had 3 power play opportunities but failed to convert, registering only 1 goal on 26 shots.
This season, the Predators have scored 73 goals during even strength situations and 18 while on the power play (22nd in the NHL). Nashville has taken 919 shots (18th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 9.90% while allowing 952 shots against. Currently, the Predators have accumulated 91 goals, 30 points, and a points percentage of .455. They have conceded 115 goals, with 95 occurring during even strength and 20 while shorthanded. Nashville boasts 105 power play opportunities, achieving a 17.14% efficiency, and a penalty kill success rate of 81.48% on 108 attempts they faced, along with an overall save percentage of 87.9%.
Guarding the net for Nashville will be Juuse Saros, who has recorded 11,782 saves out of 12,901 shots, yielding a save percentage of .913. Saros possesses a career record of 214-161-41, having participated in 434 matches with 417 starts and spending 21,687 minutes on the ice. His quality start percentage is 58.8%, with 245 quality starts in his career. Opponents average 2.68 goals per game against him, contributing to a total of 1,119 goals surrendered.
Who will emerge victoriously in tonight’s NHL matchup—the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Toronto (-122)
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