Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs Predictions
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Over 5.5 Goals @ -133
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We’re going for Over 5.5 goals when the Predators meet the Maple Leafs. Our prediction is available at -133 and we’re expecting some power scoring.
We’ve locked in our Predators vs Maple Leafs predictions, including our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Explore each section for the complete analysis.
Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs Preview
The Nashville Predators meet the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Tuesday, October 6.
Nashville Predators claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 2-1 win occurred against Dallas Stars at Bridgestone Arena. Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoeglander each scored one goal. Goalie Juuse Saros had an awesome game, keeping out 29 shots (.967).
Toronto Maple Leafs lost their last game, being beaten at home to Ottawa Senators 3-2 at Scotiabank Arena. Auston Matthews and Kirill Marchenko scored one goal apiece.
H2H: Predators 5-3 Winners in Last H2H Battle
It was the Predators who came out on top when they last played the Leafs. At Bridgestone Arena, a 5-3 win was recorded. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Leafs winning six times.
Starting Goalies
Juuse Saros (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
1-1-0
2.1
.933
0
25/26
28-22-8
3.2
.894
0
Sergei Bobrovsky (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
0-2-0
3.1
.887
0
25/26
27-23-1
3.1
.877
4
Nashville Predators – Last 10 Games
5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 27.3% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have been giving up 2.6 goals from 30.3 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.9%.
Steven Stamkos is the top points scorer with 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists, with Filip Forsberg racking up 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 3.09 goal against average with a .898 save percentage.
Toronto Maple Leafs – Last 10 Games
The Leafs have 1 win, 8 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 22.7 shots on goal, with a 27.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.2 goals from 30.4 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.8%.
The top points scorer is William Nylander with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, while John Tavares is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Joseph Woll have a 4.74 GAA with a .825 SV%.
Best Bet
We’re not going to pass up the chance to take -133 that the teams go over the total goals line. They should be able to regularly find the net in this NHL clash.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Maple Leafs games.The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.
We use the latest team news and injury updates to help shape the best possible hockey picks. You’ll also notice we take a stats-led approach by factoring in the key NHL numbers that truly make a difference.
Over 5.5 Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Published 20:56, 05 October 2026
Nashville Predators vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Leafs Moneyline Odds Suggest Victory
The Toronto Maple Leafs odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -156 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 61% chance of winning. Nashville Predators are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +130.
The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -133.
The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.
Auston Matthews Favorite to Score the First Goal
There is +140 available that Auston Matthews finds the net at any stage. He is available at +950 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.
Player Goals
Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)
William Nylander (Maple Leafs)
Filip Forsberg (Predators)
Kirill Marchenko (Maple Leafs)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Nashville Predators Stats
Toronto Maple Leafs Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 27.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.3
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.6
Blocks: 13.5
Faceoff Wins : 29.2
Hits: 19
Giveaways: 14.9
Takeaways: 4.7
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 28.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.7
Blocks: 12.2
Faceoff Wins : 26.8
Hits: 20
Giveaways: 15
Takeaways: 4.7
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 22.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 13.2
Faceoff Wins : 28.2
Hits: 22.3
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 3.8
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 25
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 11.9
Blocks: 12.6
Faceoff Wins : 28.5
Hits: 22.6
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 3.8
Starting Lineups
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Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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