Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/20/25

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be in Nashville on Saturday night to take on the Predators in what is a very important game for the Leafs. After their 4-0 defeat at the hands of the Washington Capitals on Thursday, there were some pointed comments from head coach Craig Berube towards the leadership group of this team. Despite sitting only six points out of the top spot in the Atlantic Division, is seems like a change is forthcoming if the Leafs do not turn things around. Going up against a weaker opponent in the Predators, this game feels like a must win. The Predators are one of the worst defensive teams in the NHL. They average 3.49 goals against per game, which is second-worst in the league. The Leafs will need to expose this as they are not great defensively themselves, but they are the better offensive team. The Leafs average 3.18 goals per game compared to the 2.76 goals per game that the Predators average.

I expect to see some desperate hockey out of the Leafs tonight after their brutal performance on Thursday. Give me the Leafs on the money line in this one.

Leafs vs. Predators prediction: Leafs ML (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.