The game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has a variety of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.

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Maple Leafs vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Toronto and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 21 times this season.
• This season, 19 of Washington’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Maple Leafs (3.14) and Capitals (3.68).
• This game’s over/under is 0.6 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -117

• The Maple Leafs have won 57.1% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (16-12).
• When playing with moneyline odds of -117 or shorter, Toronto is 15-12 (winning 55.6% of the time).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Maple Leafs have an implied probability of 53.9% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: -103

• In Washington’s 20 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 13 wins.
• The Capitals have 13 wins in games when their odds are -103 or longer on the moneyline (in 20 opportunities).
• Washington’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 50.7% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Washington 3

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto’s top contributors this season with 49 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 14.1%.
• William Nylander is another of Toronto’s important contributors currently with 41 total points (23 goals and 18 assists) to his name.
• On 103 shots (for 17 goals) and 19 assists, John Tavares has created 36 points this season.
• 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

• Washington’s Dylan Strome has recorded 27 assists and 11 goals in 34 games, good for 38 points.
• Washington’s Connor McMichael has racked up 29 total points (0.9 per game), with 16 goals and 13 assists.
• Aliaksei Protas has scored 14 goals and contributed 15 assists for Washington, giving him a point total of 29.
• Washington’s Logan Thompson is 13-2-2 this season, compiling 433 saves and permitting 41 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .914 save percentage (ninth-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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