How to Pick the Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 28

Published 12:46 am Saturday, December 28, 2024

Wanting to make some bets on the upcoming game (Saturday at 7:00 PM ET) between the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena Below, we submit our best bets, along with our picks and predictions for this matchup.

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Capitals vs. Maple Leafs Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

  • This season, 19 of Washington’s 34 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
  • This season, 21 of Toronto’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
  • The total for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.68) and Maple Leafs (3.14).
  • These two teams concede a combined 5.4 goals per game, 0.6 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -123

  • The Capitals have been victorious in 10 of their 14 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (71.4%).
  • Washington is 9-4 when playing with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter (69.2% win percentage).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 55.2%.

Maple Leafs Moneyline: +103

  • Toronto has pulled off an upset victory six times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in eight games as the underdog).
  • The Maple Leafs have five victories in games with moneyline odds of +103 or longer (in seven chances).
  • Toronto has a 49.3% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Washington 3

Capitals Points Leaders

  • Dylan Strome has been important to Washington’s offense this season, racking up 38 points in 34 games.
  • Connor McMichael has 29 points (16 goals, 13 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • With 29 points through 34 games (14 goals and 15 assists), Aliaksei Protas has been an important part of Washington’s offensive attack this season.
  • In the 17 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .914, the 10th-best in the league.

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

  • Toronto’s Mitchell Marner has recorded 36 assists and 13 goals in 36 games, good for 49 points.
  • William Nylander’s 41 points this season, including 23 goals and 18 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Toronto.
  • Toronto’s John Tavares has 36 points, courtesy of 17 goals (second on team) and 19 assists (second).
  • Anthony Stolarz’s record stands at 9-5-2 on the season, giving up 35 goals (2.2 goals against average) and compiling 445 saves with a .927 save percentage (third-best in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/20/2024 Hurricanes W 3-1 Home +133
12/22/2024 Kings W 3-1 Home -160
12/23/2024 Bruins L 4-1 Away +118
12/28/2024 Maple Leafs Away -123
12/29/2024 Red Wings Away
12/31/2024 Bruins Home
1/2/2025 Wild Home

Maple Leafs’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/21/2024 Islanders L 6-3 Home -138
12/23/2024 Jets L 5-2 Home -130
12/27/2024 Red Wings W 5-2 Away -135
12/28/2024 Capitals Home +103
12/31/2024 Islanders Home
1/2/2025 Islanders Away
1/4/2025 Bruins Home

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Washington vs. Toronto Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: NHL Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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