On Friday, December 6 at 7:00 PM ET, the Toronto Maple Leafs are slated to match up with the Washington Capitals at Scotiabank Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, continue reading.

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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)

• Toronto and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total (6.5 goals) eight times this season.
• A total of 14 of Washington’s games have ended with over 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 7.2 goals per game, 0.6600000000000001 more than the over/under for this contest.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.4 goals per game, 1.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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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 favored on the moneyline this season (63.2%).
• Toronto is 7-4 (victorious in 63.6% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -156 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Maple Leafs’ implied win probability is 60.9%.

Capitals Moneyline: +130

• In 16 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Washington has pulled off the upset 11 times.
• The Capitals have seven wins in games when their moneyline odds are +130 or longer (in nine such games).
• Washington has a 43.5% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Washington 3

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• One of Toronto’s top offensive options this season is Mitchell Marner, who has put up 36 points in 25 games.
• William Nylander has 27 points (16 goals, 11 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
• With 22 points through 24 games (11 goals and 11 assists), John Tavares has been an important part of Toronto’s offense this season.
• Anthony Stolarz (8-4-2) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .924 for Toronto.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Washington’s Dylan Strome has totaled 26 assists and eight goals in 25 games, good for 34 points.
• Alexander Ovechkin is pivotal for Washington’s offense with 25 total points (1.4 per game), including 15 goals and 10 assists through 18 games.
• Washington’s Connor McMichael has 24 points, courtesy of 14 goals (second on team) and 10 assists (sixth).
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 10-1-2 this season, compiling 347 saves and allowing 33 goals (2.5 goals against average) 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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