The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Montreal Canadiens pay a visit to Air Canada Centre.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.1-1.7 victory for the Maple Leafs. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Toronto Maple Leafs bring a 42-22-7 record to the battle against the 26-33-12 Canadiens. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Toronto go 35-31-5 so far and the Canadiens go 31-38-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Montreal injuries news.
The Toronto Maple Leafs sit at No. 6 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Montreal Canadiens sit at a No. 19 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Toronto Maple Leafs No. 3-ranked offense (3.37 goals per game) against a Montreal Canadiens defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.15 goals per game allowed. The Maple Leafs Sportsbook has clicked at a 22.28% rate while the Canadiens have a 75.44% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Montreal was a 5-3 loser at home against the Penguins. Bettors on Pittsburgh at -167 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
The Maple Leafs were a 5-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Sabres. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Toronto at -144 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal home to Florida, Monday, March 19th
Toronto at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, March 20th