If you’re seeking best bets for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ upcoming contest against the Washington Capitals on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)

• Eight Toronto games this season have gone over Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• So far this season, 14 games Washington has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.7 less than the combined scoring averages for the Maple Leafs (3.08) and Capitals (4.08).
• This game’s over/under is 1.1 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -156

• The Maple Leafs have been victorious in 12 of their 19 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (63.2%).
• Toronto is 7-4 (winning 63.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -156 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Maple Leafs have an implied probability of 60.9% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +130

• In 16 games as the moneyline underdog, Washington has achieved the upset 11 times.
• The Capitals have seven victories in games with moneyline odds of +130 or longer (in nine chances).
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 43.5% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Washington 3

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• A productive offensive player this season for Toronto, Mitchell Marner has put up 36 points.
• With 16 goals and 11 assists, William Nylander is one of the top contributors for Toronto with his 27 points (1.1 per game).
• Toronto’s offensive effort is aided by John Tavares’ 27 points. He’s contributed 11 assists.
• In the 14 games Anthony Stolarz has played this season, his save percentage is .924, the fifth-best in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a leading scorer for Washington, with 34 points this season. He has recorded eight goals and 26 assists in 25 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin is crucial for Washington’s offense with 25 total points (1.4 per game), including 15 goals and 10 assists through 18 games.
• Connor McMichael has scored 14 goals and contributed 10 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 24.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 10-1-2 on the season, allowing 33 goals (2.5 goals against average) and collecting 347 saves with a .913 save percentage (13th in the league).

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Toronto vs. Washington Game Info

• Date: Friday, December 6, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Toronto, Ontario
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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