Toronto Maple Leafs vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/28

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Washington Capitals in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at Capital One Arena on Friday, November 28, 2025. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN+ starting at 5:00 PM.

Toronto comes into the game with a 10-10-3 record. They rank 15th in the Eastern Conference. Washington holds a 13-9-2 record and ranks 5th in the conference. The Capitals have been strong in their division with a 5-3 record.

Maple Leafs vs Capitals Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals
  • Venue: Capital One Arena
  • Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Washington Capitals MoneyLine -150, Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine +127

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have shown mixed results in their recent games. In their latest game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, they secured a win with a score of 2-1. Key players like William Nylander and Easton Cowan contributed with goals in this game.

In an earlier game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Maple Leafs lost 5-2. Despite the loss, Nylander still managed to score a goal and an assist. The team struggled defensively, allowing the Canadiens to score five times.

Joseph Woll has been the main goalie for the Maple Leafs in recent games. Against the Blue Jackets, he made 35 saves out of 36 shots. However, in the game against the Canadiens, he allowed four goals on 25 shots, showing inconsistency in his performances.

Washington Capitals Team Preview

The Washington Capitals have shown strong performances at home lately. They won against the Winnipeg Jets with a score of 4-3, firing 34 shots on goal. Jakob Chychrun and Connor McMichael each contributed a goal in this game. In a previous game, the Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1. Jakob Chychrun was a key player with two goals, while John Carlson added a goal and an assist. The team managed 31 shots on goal during this win. Alex Ovechkin stands out with 22 points in the season so far, including 11 goals and 11 assists. Tom Wilson leads in hits with 66 and also has 24 points. On the goaltending side, Charlie Lindgren has made 210 saves in nine games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Washington Capitals are favored with a moneyline of -150, suggesting they have a strong chance to win. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the underdog with a moneyline of +127. Based on the current odds and the stats, picking the Washington Capitals to win is a reasonable choice. The projected score is Capitals 4, Maple Leafs 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -114 and the under at -107. Both teams have shown strong offensive stats, with the Maple Leafs having scored 80 goals this season and the Capitals 76. With the projected score of 4-3, betting on the over seems like a solid pick.