Predators vs Maple Leafs Odds, Picks, and Predictions Tonight: Tavares Leads by Example
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on a five-game home stand. They host the Nashville Predators tonight. The Predators are -200 favorites.
Auston Matthews missed practice Tuesday and is ruled out for tonight's game against the Predators. John Tavares will step up in Matthews' absence.
Predators vs. Maple Leafs is a game tonight.
Auston Matthews is out for tonight's game. William Nylander will move to center. Pierre Engvall will play on the top line. Juuse Saros is the best goaltender in the NHL over the last 30 days. John Tavares will be on his familiar line with Mitch Marner and Calle Jarnkrok. He has a goal in three straight games and has at least three shots in 18 of his last 22 games.
Predators vs Maple Leafs is tonight. John Tavares is the best bet for the Predators.
Predators are 7-3-1-0 in their last 10 games. They have beaten Ottawa, Washington, Carolina and Montreal. Toronto is without Matthews and Brodie. Juuse Saros has won four straight games and is the league's best goalie. He is seeing the puck better than any goalie in hockey. The moneyline moved from -200 to -180 after Matthews news. Both teams have to play tomorrow. Predators are on a five-game road trip. Maple Leafs are coming off a win over Detroit and Philadelphia. Nashville is on the road with a game in Montreal tomorrow, so they are underdogs.
Predators are a team that has no top-end scoring. The market is moving to the Under. The Leafs are ranked fourth in 5-on-5 goals allowed. They have a way of shutting down shooting opportunities and if they get average-to-good goaltending, they always have chance to hold their opponents to two or fewer goals. Saros is not a goalie I want to bet against.
The Maple Leafs are 0-4 in their last four games after scoring five or more goals in the previous game.
Predators vs. Maple Leafs is tonight.
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