The Toronto Maple Leafs (42-24-3) take a three-game win streak into a road matchup with the Nashville Predators (25-35-8), who have been beaten in four in a row, on Saturday, March 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Saturday's contest.
During the past 10 outings for the Predators, their offense has scored 24 goals while their defense has conceded 30 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 24 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (20.8% success rate).
Maple Leafs vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final tally of Maple Leafs 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-171)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs (42-24-3 overall) have an 8-3-11 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Toronto has 34 points (16-4-2) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the 10 games this season the Maple Leafs recorded only one goal, they finished 0-9-1.
- Toronto has scored two goals in 13 games this season (3-9-1 record, seven points).
- The Maple Leafs have scored three or more goals 43 times, and are 39-3-1 in those games (to register 79 points).
- In the 26 games when Toronto has scored a single power-play goal, it went 18-7-1 to register 37 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Toronto is 15-12-1 (31 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 39 times, and went 27-10-2 (56 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a record of 25-35-8 this season and are 4-8-12 in overtime games.
- In the 22 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has earned 14 points (4-11-6 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Predators have earned 43 points in their 29 games with at least three goals scored.
- This season, Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in 22 games has a record of 9-10-3 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 15-14-5 (35 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 32 times this season, and earned 23 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Maple Leafs Rank | Maple Leafs AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.2 | Goals Scored | 2.53 | 32nd |
| 15th | 2.93 | Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 26th |
| 17th | 28.2 | Shots | 29.6 | 6th |
| 25th | 29.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 19th |
| 6th | 25.53% | Power Play % | 20.63% | 21st |
| 17th | 78.22% | Penalty Kill % | 81.77% | 8th |
Maple Leafs vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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