Saturday’s contest that pits the Toronto Maple Leafs versus the Washington Capitals, which starts at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before placing any wagers.

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Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• This season, Toronto games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 21 times.
• In Washington’s 34 games this season, 19 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
• The Maple Leafs score 3.14 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 3.68, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• The 5.4 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.6 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -114

• The Maple Leafs have gone 16-12 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• Toronto is 15-12 (victorious in 55.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -114 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Maple Leafs’ implied win probability is 53.3%.

Capitals Moneyline: -106

• Washington has 13 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 20 times).
• When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are -106 or longer, they have won 13 games in 20 opportunities.
• Washington has a 51.5% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Washington 3

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• With 13 goals and 36 assists this season, Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto’s top contributors (49 points).
• William Nylander has 41 points (23 goals, 18 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• Through 35 games, John Tavares has proven himself as a contributor for Toronto. He has 36 points (17 goals and 19 assists).
• As Toronto’s top goalie, Anthony Stolarz has recorded 9 wins and 5 losses this season while allowing 35 goals with 445 saves.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a top offensive contributor for his club with 38 points (1.1 per game). He has scored 11 goals and 27 assists in 34 games (playing 17:49 per game).
• Aliaksei Protas is a key contributor for Washington, with 29 total points this season. He has scored 14 goals and provided 15 assists in 34 games.
• Connor McMichael has 16 goals and 13 assists, for a season point total of 29.
• Logan Thompson’s record stands at 13-2-2 on the season, giving up 41 goals (2.4 goals against average) and collecting 433 saves with a .914 save percentage (10th-best in the league).

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Toronto vs. Washington 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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