Looking for best bets for the upcoming contest between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals on Friday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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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 over/under (6.5 goals) eight times this season.
• So far this season, 14 games Washington has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 7.2 goals per game, 0.6600000000000001 more than the total for this contest.
• This game’s over/under is 1.1 more than the 5.4 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Maple Leafs Moneyline: -156

• In the 19 times this season the Maple Leafs have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 12-7 in those games.
• 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 game’s moneyline, the Maple Leafs have an implied probability of 60.9% to win.

Capitals Moneyline: +130

• Washington has earned an upset victory 11 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 16 games as the underdog).
• When the Capitals’ moneyline odds are +130 or longer, they have won seven games out of nine opportunities.
• Washington’s implied probability to win is 43.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Toronto 4, Washington 3

Maple Leafs Points Leaders

• Mitchell Marner has been imperative to Toronto’s offense this season, recording 36 points in 25 games.
• William Nylander has 16 goals and 11 assists for Toronto to compile 27 total points (1.1 per game).
• On 80 shots (for 11 goals) and 11 assists, John Tavares has recorded 22 points this season.
• In 14 games played this season, Anthony Stolarz (8-4-2) has given up 31 goals.

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome is among the top options on offense for Washington, with 34 points this season. He has recorded eight goals and 26 assists in 25 games.
• Alexander Ovechkin is a top contributor for Washington, with 25 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and provided 10 assists in 18 games.
• Washington’s Connor McMichael has 24 points (14 goals, 10 assists) this season.
• 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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