The Toronto Maple Leafs (5-2-0) and Nashville Predators (3-4-0) compete in an intense showdown on Saturday, October 28, in Tennessee. The Maple Leafs have an edge, as they are currently favored at -142 to win.

The Maple Leafs have won their last three straight games, all of them on the road. Their most recent matchup was a 4-1 outing over the Dallas Stars, where they were able to score at least one goal per period.

They are still standing strong at third in the Atlantic Division. If they continue their winning streak, they should have no problems being on top of the division soon.

Their offense has been thriving at 3.71 goals a game. However, their opponents tend to stay close since the Maple Leafs tend to allow 3.00 goals a game. If they can drive down their opponents to low scoring chances, this would greatly benefit their season.

Looking at their shot attempts, they have put up 33.4 shots a game. Their opposition is able to get off 30.3 shots a game, which is likely why they are able to stay within reach each game.

The Predators recently had their two-game win streak snapped against the Vancouver Canucks, which was a 3-2 defeat. They were able to keep up offensively, but were lacking with any offense in the third period.

They still have some work to do, as they are currently sixth in the Central Division. Obtaining more quality wins will give them confidence to work their way back into playoff talks down the line.

Their success on offense has been lacking, as they average 2.86 goals a game. They are able to do this on 32.0 shot attempts per game. If they can be more aggressive here, it should lead to better chances at success.

On defense, they are able to stop teams at 2.71 goals a game. This is not bad at all, especially since they are slowing teams down to 28.1 shots each occurrence. This is what has kept them close in games.

MyBookie offers their latest selection of odds, with the Toronto Maple Leafs currently favored to win this showdown. This should be an entertaining matchup either way you choose to bet.

The Predators have made improvements to start this year and make a great case to win. However, the Maple Leafs are more convincing on offense and will likely keep this a compelling argument to win.