NHL Odds: Predators Vs. Maple Leafs Prediction, Pick, How to Watch - 1/11/2023The Nashville Predators will continue their Canadian road trip as they battle the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Predators-Maple Leafs prediction and pick. On Monday, the Predators shut out the Ottawa Senators 3-0 at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Goalie Jusse Saros held the fort with a spectacular 38-save shutout. Meanwhile, Filip Forsberg contributed on offense with a goal and an assist, while defenseman Roman Josi scored his 10th goal of the season. The Preds won despite only winning 43 percent of their faceoffs. Also, they whiffed on all five of their powerplay chances but killed all five penalties they had. The Predators also finished with 23 hits and 22 blocked shots. The Leafs are coming off a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers this past Sunday. Calle Jarnrock and John Tavares each had a goal and two assists.
Additionally, his play has revitalized the Preds lately. Saros is 6-2-2 over his last 10 games with a goals-against average of 2. 17 and a save percentage of. 942. Moreover, he is 4-1 through the previous five games with a goals-against average of 2. 00 and a save percentage of. 948. The performance included a 64-save effort last Thursday. Ultimately, he leads a group that ranks 12th in goals allowed and 26th on the penalty kill. The Predators must do a better job of defending the net in front of him.
Significantly, the Predators and Leafs split the season series last year, with the Leafs shutting out the Predators 3-0 in Toronto and the Predators routing the Leafs 6-3 in Music City. The Predators are 19-16-6 this season. Likewise, they are 10-8-3 on the road. Nashville has been hot lately, generating a 7-2-1 record over 10 games. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs are 25-9-7.
Forsberg has 16 goals and 20 assists. Also, he has tallied four powerplay goals. Josi has 10 goals and 22 assists. Moreover, he has sniped five powerplay markers. Matt Duchene has 11 goals and 19 assists. Likewise, he has pitted four powerplay goals. The Preds are still 26th in goals fenced and 24th in shooting percentage. Also, they still rank 28th on the powerplay, so there is significant work to do. Saros has upped his game recently and is now 15-10-5 with a goals-against average of 2. 67 with a save percentage of. 921.
They are 14-3-4 at Scotiabank Arena. Also, they have gone 6-3-1 over their previous 10 games. Here are the Predators-Maple Leafs NHL odds, courtesy of FanDuelNHL Odds: Predators-Maple Leafs OddsNashville Predators: +1. 5 (-140)Toronto Maple Leafs: -1. 5 (+112)Over: 6. 5 (+100)Under: 6. 5 (-122)How To Watch Predators vs. Maple LeafsTV: TNT, Sportsnet, TVASStream: NHLTime: 7:30 PM ET/4:30 PM PT*Watch NHL games LIVE with fuboTV (click for a free trial)*Why The Predators Could Cover The SpreadThe Predators are rolling at the moment. Ultimately, they are scoring more and defending their net better.