If you’re searching for best bets for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ upcoming game against the Washington Capitals on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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 hit the over on this game’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.
• The Maple Leafs score 3.08 goals per game, compared to the Capitals’ average of 4.08, adding up to 0.7 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams allow 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 are 12-7 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Toronto is 7-4 (victorious in 63.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -156 or shorter.
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Maple Leafs have an implied probability of 60.9% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +130

• In Washington’s 16 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 11 wins.
• The Capitals have won seven games with moneyline odds of +130 or longer (in nine such games).
• Washington’s implied probability to win is 43.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Washington 3

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• With nine goals and 27 assists this season, Mitchell Marner is one of Toronto’s leading contributors (36 points).
• William Nylander is another of Toronto’s major contributors currently with 27 total points (16 goals and 11 assists) to his name.
• Through 24 games, John Tavares has proven himself as another option for Toronto. He has 22 points (11 goals and 11 assists).
• Anthony Stolarz (8-4-2) has a 2.2 goals against average and a save percentage of .924 for Toronto.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is a key offensive option for Washington, with 34 points this season. He has put up eight goals and 26 assists in 25 games.
• Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin has racked up 25 total points (1.4 per game), with 15 goals and 10 assists.
• Connor McMichael has 14 goals and 10 assists, for a season point total of 24.
• Logan Thompson has a record of 10-1-2 in 13 games this season, conceding 33 goals (2.5 goals against average) with 347 saves and 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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