Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 3/22/25

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Maple Leafs and Predators. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Predators at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Predators. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals.

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nashville Predators +1.5

This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 ET on Saturday, March 22nd.

WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:

• Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Predators winning this game by a score of 4-2.
• We like the Predators on the moneyline (+139)
• The Predators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Maple Leafs Grab a Win on the Road?

Toronto fell to 42-24-3 after a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild. The Maple Leafs trailed early, with Minnesota scoring at 9:41 in the first period. William Nylander responded with a goal at 19:08 in the first, but the Wild secured the win with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.

The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Toronto, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Nylander’s goal was his 9th of the season.

William Nylander netted his ninth goal of the season in the first period, with the Maple Leafs’ lone goal coming on a power play. Auston Matthews picked up his sixth assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th assist of the season.

Despite taking 28 shots on goal, Toronto was limited to just one goal and had 10 giveaways. After Nylander’s goal at 19:08 in the first period, the Leafs were held scoreless for the remainder of the game, including overtime.

Toronto’s defense gave up the first goal at 9:41 in the 1st period, but they didn’t allow another until 2:14 into overtime. Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 30 hits.

Will the Predators Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Nashville improved to 25-35-8 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

All five of Nashville’s goals came from different players, with two of them being empty-netters. The Avalanche scored first at 17:06 in the second period, but the Predators responded with five unanswered goals.

Nashville’s offense took 25 shots on goal and scored 5 times in their 5-2 win over Colorado. They were held scoreless in the first period before Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play. Colton Sissons followed with his first goal of the year.

Roman Josi added his first goal of the season, also on a power play. Filip Forsberg scored his 7th goal on an empty net, and Gustav Nyquist closed out the game with his 4th goal, also on an empty net. The Predators had 15 giveaways and recorded 7 assists.

Defensively, Nashville will look to improve after allowing the first goal just 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Predators’ defense recorded 4 takeaways and 23 hits.