Match Analysis: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-14
- Time: 11:10 PM UTC
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Game Overview
The Toronto Maple Leafs (1-1-0) host the Nashville Predators (1-0-1) in an NHL matchup early in the season. Toronto enters with mixed recent results but strong home trends versus Nashville, who come off solid performances including a recent 4-1 road win but struggle in second legs of back-to-backs.
Key Factors to Consider
- Toronto has averaged 3.33 goals/game but concedes 3.67, showing defensive instability. Nashville averages 2.67 goals/game and stronger defense, allowing 1.67. Toronto has been more successful at home, winning 10 of last 13 overall; Nashville has lost many second-leg back-to-back games.
- Toronto has won the last 4 home games against Nashville, including covering the puck line consistently. Nashville won their last meeting 5-2 but struggle to cover the puck line on the road against teams on losing streaks.
- No significant injuries reported for either team impacting key players, maintaining full competitive squads.
- Toronto plays at home with last line of defense Anthony Stolarz having allowed 9 goals on 79 shots, while Nashville's Juuse Saros has been more reliable with 5 goals allowed on 94 shots.
- Toronto seeks to rebound strongly at home after a recent loss, motivated by past success against Nashville on home ice. Nashville aims to avoid collapse on second night of back-to-back but face a tough environment.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
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Moneyline | Toronto Maple Leafs: -205, Nashville Predators: 170 | Toronto Maple Leafs | β β β β β 72% |
Spread | Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5: 124, Nashville Predators +1.5: -148 | Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Over/under | Over 6.5: 102, Under 6.5: -122 | Under 6.5 | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Toronto Maple Leafs -6% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 6.5 0% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 6.5 at 0% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0.1% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Toronto Maple Leafs to win the moneyline, cover the spread (-1.5), and the game to go under 6.5 goals.
Predicted Score: Toronto Maple Leafs 4 – Nashville Predators 2