The Nashville Predators and Toronto Maple Leafs are scheduled to face off at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Luke Evangelista and Matthew Knies as two of the main players you'll want to keep tabs on. Check out everything you need to know to know about the Predators-Maple Leafs game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Predators vs. Maple Leafs Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Predators | -1.5 | -265 | 215 | 5.5 | -135 | 114 | -110 | -110 |
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Predators vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
ATS Pick: Maple Leafs (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (5.5)
Score Prediction: Predators 4 - Maple Leafs 3
Predators vs. Maple Leafs Betting Insights
- Nashville's 33 matches this season have finished above this game's total of 5.5 goals 18 times.
- Toronto has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 21 of 33 games this season.
- The teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this game's total.
- Combined, these teams give up 6.7 goals per game, 1.2 more than this game's total.
- In terms of goals scored, the Predators are 28th in the league, and the Maple Leafs rank 14th.
- The Predators are 25th in the league in goals conceded, and the Maple Leafs are 20th.
Predators Stats
- The Predators' 91 total goals (2.8 per game) make them the 28th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
- Nashville has given up 115 total goals (3.5 per game), ranking 25th in league play in goals against.
- They have the league's 31st-ranked goal differential at -24.
- The 18 power-play goals Nashville has scored this season rank 19th in the NHL (on 105 chances).
- The Predators are 22nd in the league with a 17.14% power-play conversion rate.
- Nashville has scored one shorthanded goal this season.
Predators Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O'Reilly | 33 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 57.1% |
| Filip Forsberg | 33 | 15 | 11 | 26 | 45 | 20 | 41.2% |
| Luke Evangelista | 32 | 4 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 11 | 0% |
| Michael Bunting | 33 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 23 | 1 | 25% |
| Steven Stamkos | 33 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 31 | 10 | 56.2% |
Predators Player Props
Maple Leafs Stats
- With 105 goals (3.2 per game), the Maple Leafs have the league's 14th-ranked offense.
- Toronto concedes 3.2 goals per game (107 total), which ranks 20th in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of -2, they are 17th in the league.
- Toronto has 12 power-play goals (on 85 chances), 32nd in the NHL.
- The Maple Leafs score on 14.12% of their power plays, No. 31 in the league.
- Toronto has scored two shorthanded goals (15th in league).
Maple Leafs Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | 29 | 11 | 25 | 36 | 33 | 11 | 38.1% |
| John Tavares | 33 | 13 | 17 | 30 | 32 | 15 | 60.5% |
| Matthew Knies | 30 | 7 | 22 | 29 | 27 | 8 | - |
| Morgan Rielly | 32 | 5 | 18 | 23 | 50 | 10 | - |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | 33 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 48 | 9 | - |
Maple Leafs Player Props
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