Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 3/19/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Nashville Predators

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Bally Sports South

Odds/Point Spread: Maple Leafs (-110) Predators (-110)

The Nashville Predators (35-22-4) are welcoming the Toronto Maple Leafs (39-17-5) at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. The odds on this game have Toronto at -110 and Nashville is sitting at -110. The over/under is set at 6.

The Toronto Maple Leafs were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-2 win against the Hurricanes in their last outing. Toronto had 2 mins in the box for this matchup. The Maple Leafs had a middle of the road offensive output in the victory. Furthermore, they had 1 chance with extra men on the ice but weren't able to make the most of that try. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 3 out of the 21 shots they attempted.

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Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have 171 power play opportunities (23rd in pro hockey) and have earned 26 goals in those attempts. The Maple Leafs have had 1,885 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .903. Toronto has taken 2,103 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.7%. While at even strength, the Maple Leafs have allowed the opponent to score 156 goals while getting 177 as an offensive unit. Toronto steps onto the ice with 160 power play chances and they have scored 47 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a rate of 29.38%. For the current campaign, they have recorded 83 points and their points percentage comes in at .680. Regarding their scoring, the Toronto Maple Leafs have earned 224 goals (3rd in pro hockey) on the campaign and have allowed 182.

Protecting the goal for this matchup will be Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has taken the ice for 292 contests throughout his NHL career. He has compiled an overall record of 138-102-31 and he started in 265 games. Opponents have scored 721 goals against Mrazek in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.64. Mrazek has had 7,938 shots against him and has gathered 7,217 saves. He has a save percentage of .909 in his 16,362 minutes in the crease. Over the course of his pro career, Mrazek has accrued 133 quality starts and his quality starts rate is .502.

When they were on the ice last, Nashville faced the Flyers in a game where the Predators went home in defeat by a score of 5-4. They had 4 power play opportunities in this matchup and converted 1 goal out of those chances. The Predators earned 4 goals of the 34 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Predators have earned 151 goals at even strength and 45 goals (6th in pro hockey) while on the power play. Nashville has taken 1,787 shots (26th in professional hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 10.97%, while allowing their opponents 1,924 shots. So far this season, the Nashville Predators have accumulated 196 goals, 74 points, as well as a points percentage of .607. They have a total of 189 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 23.81%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.09% on the other teams 211 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is 91.2%. They have permitted 170 goals to be scored by of a combination of 128 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they had less men on the ice.

On the other side of the ice you will find Juuse Saros patrolling the crease. Saros has amassed a career mark of 105-66-20 and has played in 206 contests. Saros' quality start rate comes out to 61.6% and he has qualified for 117 quality starts in his NHL career. He has accounted for 5,647 stops out of 6,132 shots taken, which gives him a save percentage of .921. Teams are averaging 2.49 goals per game and he has given up 485 goals in total. He has started in 190 contests and has been on the ice for 11,704 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Toronto (-110)

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