Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Picks & Predictions
The Montreal Canadiens are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Montreal, with a record of 6-3, is currently at the bottom of
Game outlook
The Montreal Canadiens are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Montreal, with a record of 6-3, is currently at the bottom of the Atlantic Division, while Toronto, with a record of 7-5, is in second place. Toronto has a perfect 3-0-0 record against Montreal this season. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST. The Toronto Maple Leafs are the favorites to win, with the opening line at -218 and the current line at Toronto -216. Stay tuned for my prediction on the outcome of this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Canadiens +180 | Maple Leafs -216
Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (-140) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+120)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 68%.
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are facing some challenges, with a recent loss to the New Jersey Devils marking their fifth consecutive defeat and ninth loss in their last 11 games. As they prepare to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal is hoping to turn their luck around on their four-game road trip. The Canadiens have struggled defensively, ranking second to last in goals allowed and allowing a high number of shots on net per game. This has resulted in a save percentage that ranks third to last in the NHL at .872. While the goaltending has been under pressure, the team's defense has also contributed to their inability to secure wins. Sam Montembeault is expected to start in net, with a record of 3-6-1 this season. With a power ranking of 29 and low rankings in offense and defense, Montreal will need to improve their performance to secure victories in the upcoming games.