Hockey bettors look for value at Air Canada Centre on Wednesday as host Toronto battles the Montreal Canadiens in hockey odds action.

The Maple Leafs sport records of 12-8 heading into this matchup, while the Canadiens sit at 12-4-3 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-11-2 for the Maple Leafs and 8-11 for the Canadiens.



View Montreal vs Toronto Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as +-121 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under wagers, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings:
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 7-rated Canadiens taking on the No. 18-rated Maple Leafs in this contest.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Toronto's No. 9-ranked offense, averaging 2.8 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.2 goals allowed. The Maple Leafs power play is averaging 16.7% while the Canadiens defense kills off 82.7% of their penalties.

Last time out for Montreal, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Senators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Senators at +122 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Toronto, they were a 4-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Flyers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at +136 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.


Montreal Canadiens Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 6-4
After playing Ottawa are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

Toronto Maple Leafs Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing San Jose are 5-5-1
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

A few Canadiens at Maple Leafs trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing Toronto
Montreal is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Montreal
Toronto is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games


Next up:
Montreal home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, March 2
Toronto at NY Islanders, Thursday, February 28