The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Nashville Predators tonight in the Six. While the Leafs are riding high after thumping the Ducks 7-4 on Monday, the reality is they haven’t played well at home recently as they’re 2-4 SU in their last six games at the ACC and face a hot Predators team that is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games.
- The Predators are 7-0 SU in their last seven games with one day off between games.
- The total has gone OVER in 13 of the Predators’ last 14 games in February.
- Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last six games.
The Preds have put the Western Conference on notice that they are not to be overlooked. Nashville’s recent victories have launched the team to third in the West, only three points back of Vegas for top spot. The Predators have been scoring at will during their three-game win streak and have outscored opponents 15-6 in those games. If bettors are looking for another trend to support their Nashville wagers, they should note the visiting team is 6-2 SU in the last eight games in this matchup.
Despite the Leafs’ recent struggles at home, they have done well vs Western Conference teams at the ACC this season at 9-3 SU in 12 games. If Toronto wants to knock off the Predators, the offense shouldn’t be a problem as the Leafs have scored 22 goals in their last five games. On the defensive side, they held teams to 1.8 goals per game in that same stretch, including shutout wins vs the Rangers and Islanders.
The total opened at 5.5 and although these teams have been scoring a ton, the trends are pointing toward an UNDER. The UNDER has hit in five of the Leafs’ last six games at home vs teams with winning records and in three of the last four games in this matchup.
Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Nashville Predators have seen them go 32-12-7 so far this season, while the Maple Leafs are at 31-19-5. In totals betting, the Maple Leafs are 23-27-5, while the Predators are 25-26. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Nashville injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show the Maple Leafs rated this week at No. 16 and the Predators sitting at No. 14.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Toronto's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.25 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.57 goals allowed. The Maple Leafs power play is averaging 20.78% while the Predators defense kills off 82.11% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Nashville was a 5-4 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Islanders. They won as -136 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Last time out for Toronto, they were a 7-4 Sportsbook as they battled the Ducks at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at -135 were rewarded, while the 11 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville at Ottawa, Thursday, February 8
Toronto home to Ottawa, Saturday, February 10
