December 17, 2025 12:20 PM EST

NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals 12/18/2025

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The Washington Capitals are solid 62.9 percent favorites over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Capitals are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +3 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 29 shots on goal vs 26 shots for the Maple Leafs. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90% compared to the Maple Leafs goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Dennis Hildeby 26, Logan Thompson 23 SHOTS: Auston Matthews 4.6, Alex Ovechkin 3.9 GOALS: William Nylander 0.51, Alex Ovechkin 0.65 PTS: Auston Matthews has a 55% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Dylan Strome has a 55% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals

Toronto Maple LeafsRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road5-7, 42% -155Record at Home10-7, 59% 55Washington Capitals
VS Washington Capitals0-1, 0% -100VS Toronto Maple Leafs1-0, 100% 65Washington Capitals
vs Team .500 or Better5-10, 33% -505vs Team .500 or Better7-10, 41% -315Washington Capitals
Record As Road Underdog4-3, 57% 165Record As Home Favorite9-7, 56% -46Toronto Maple Leafs
After 1 or More Days Off12-15, 44% -1750After 1 or More Days Off15-12, 56% -1582Washington Capitals

PAST 30 DAYS

Toronto Maple LeafsRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-2, 67% 265Record at Home6-2, 75% 239Toronto Maple Leafs
VS Washington Capitals0-1, 0% -100VS Toronto Maple Leafs1-0, 100% 65Washington Capitals
vs Team .500 or Better3-3, 50% 54vs Team Under .5006-1, 86% 409Washington Capitals
Record As Road Underdog4-2, 67% 265Record As Home Favorite6-2, 75% 239Toronto Maple Leafs
After 1 or More Days Off6-6, 50% -447After 1 or More Days Off8-5, 62% -926Toronto Maple Leafs

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Toronto Maple LeafsRECORDWashington CapitalsRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD8-4, 67% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME9-7, 56% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-3, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-3, 57% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON13-15, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-9, 64% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home16-10, 62% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road15-12, 56% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Toronto Maple Leafs Road Games: 7-5, 58% +231 Washington Capitals Home Games: 8-9, 47% -298 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Toronto Maple Leafs Road Games: 2-4, 33% -199 Washington Capitals Home Games: 6-2, 75% +250

MONEY LINE - Toronto Maple Leafs Road Games: 6-6, 50% -19 Washington Capitals Home Games: 10-7, 59% 46 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Toronto Maple Leafs Road Games: 1-5, 17% -435 Washington Capitals Home Games: 7-1, 88% +431

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Toronto Maple Leafs Road Games: 5-7, 42% -245 Washington Capitals Home Games: 12-5, 71% + 592 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Toronto Maple Leafs Road Games: 4-2, 67% + 164 Washington Capitals Home Games: 7-1, 88% + 537

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