Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 12/20/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators

Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South

Odds/Point Spread: Maple Leafs (-122) Predators (+102)

Bridgestone Arena is the location where the Nashville Predators (13-16-4) will go up against the Toronto Maple Leafs (15-12-5) on Saturday. The line on this contest has the Maple Leafs at -122 and the Predators are coming in at +102. The total is set at 6.

The Toronto Maple Leafs went home feeling good about their game by earning a 3-2 win against the Blackhawks in their last outing. Toronto recorded 2 penalty minutes in this matchup. In addition, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice and scored 1 goal. The Maple Leafs were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in this win. In the game, they earned a goal on 3 of the 27 shots they launched.

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Concerning their scoring, the Toronto Maple Leafs have tallied 105 goals (12th in the league) so far this season and have given up 103. For the season, they have recorded 35 points and their points percentage sits at .547. Toronto has accumulated 80 power play chances and they have notched 12 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 15.00%. When playing at even strength, the Maple Leafs have allowed the opponent to score 88 goals while scoring 93 on the offensive side of the ice. Toronto has attempted 868 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 12.1%. The Maple Leafs have seen 1,002 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .897. Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have 87 power play opportunities (28th in hockey) and have scored 15 goals in those attempts.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Dennis Hildeby. Hildeby has taken the ice for 17 contests during his hockey career. He has amassed an overall record of 5-6-3 and he has gotten the start in 13 games. Opponents have scored 44 goals versus Hildeby in his pro career and his goals against average is 3.38. Hildeby has had 455 shots against him and has amassed 411 saves. He has a save percentage of .903 for his 340 minutes between the pipes. In his professional hockey career, Hildeby has compiled 6 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .462.

In their last outing, Nashville faced the Hurricanes in a matchup where the Predators took the loss by a score of 4-1. They had 3 power play chances in this one but didn't score a goal. The Predators scored 1 goal of the 26 shots on goal they took.

The Predators have earned 73 goals at even strength and 18 goals (22nd in the league) while on the power play. Nashville has attempted 919 shots (18th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 9.90%, while allowing the other team 952 shots. On the campaign, the Nashville Predators are sitting with 91 goals, 30 points, in addition to a points percentage of .455. They have permitted 115 goals to be scored by way of 95 goals at even strength and 20 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 105 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 17.14%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.48% on their opponents 108 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 87.9%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Juuse Saros protecting the goal. He has recorded 11,782 stops out of the 12,901 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .913. Saros holds a lifetime record of 214-161-41 and has played in 434 contests. He has started in 417 games and has played 21,687 mins. Saros' percentage of quality starts comes out to 58.8% and he has 245 quality starting assignments in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.68 goals per game and he has allowed 1,119 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Toronto (-122)

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