The Toronto Maple Leafs (15-13-5) visit the Nashville Predators (13-16-4) at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams heading into the game following a loss. The Maple Leafs are coming off a 4-0 defeat to the Washington Capitals, while the Predators were beaten by the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in their last game.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we predict will win Saturday's game.
The Predators' offense has put up 34 goals during their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 28 goals. They have had 33 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (18.2%). They are 6-4-0 over those games.
Maple Leafs vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Predators 4, Maple Leafs 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (-109)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have a 15-13-5 record overall, with a 4-5-9 record in games that have required overtime.
- Toronto is 7-3-4 (18 points) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Maple Leafs registered just one goal, they lost in overtime.
- Toronto has taken eight points from the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (3-5-2 record).
- The Maple Leafs have scored more than two goals 21 times, and are 12-7-2 in those games (to record 26 points).
- In the 10 games when Toronto has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 4-4-2 record (10 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 3-5-1 (seven points).
- The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 23 games. The Maple Leafs went 11-8-4 in those contests (26 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a 4-4-8 record in overtime contests this season and a 13-16-4 overall record.
- In the 11 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 14 points.
- This season the Predators scored just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has 11 points (4-5-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Predators have scored at least three goals 15 times, earning 19 points from those matchups (9-5-1).
- This season, Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 14 games and registered 13 points with a record of 6-7-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 5-6-1 (11 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 20 games. The Predators went 7-10-3 in those matchups (17 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.18 | Goals Scored | 2.76 | 25th |
| 23rd | 3.24 | Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 31st |
| 21st | 26.8 | Shots | 27.6 | 19th |
| 31st | 31.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 23rd |
| 31st | 14.12% | Power Play % | 17.14% | 22nd |
| 6th | 83.33% | Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 12th |
Maple Leafs vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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