Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs 4/8/23 – Montreal Canadiens 31-42-6 will attempt to secure their second consecutive win when they take on Toronto Maple Leafs 46-21-11 on Saturday night. The Canadiens are coming off a 6-2 victory against Washington, while the Maple Leafs are coming off of a 2-1 loss to Boston. Montreal has gone 7-3-0 in its last 10 games against Toronto. Online bettors can place their bets on their best team by following the NHL online pick.
Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Date & Time: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Scotiabank Arena
TV: Sportsnet
Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs 4/8/23 Betting Odds
Canadiens
Moneyline: +297
Puckline: +1.5 (+120)
Total: 6.5 over (-120)
Maple Leafs
Moneyline: -340
Puckline: -1.5 (-140)
Total: 6.5 under (+109)
Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Analysis
The Montreal Canadiens will enter their next game feeling confident after earning a 6-2 victory against the Washington Capitals in their previous matchup. After spending 15 minutes in the penalty box for this one, Montreal had three chances on the power play but couldn’t capitalize. Overall, 6 of 32 shots attempted were successful for them during this contest. Montreal Canadiens opponents have had 260 power play opportunities this season and scored 70 goals in those chances. Montreal has faced 2,651 shots taken against them and holds a save percentage of 0.891 while shooting an impressive 10.2% from 2,163 shots attempted, giving them an even strength shooting percentage of 10.2%. At even strength, the Canadiens have allowed 219 goals while scoring 182 on offense. Montreal also boasts 228 power play opportunities this season which they have converted into 38 goals at 16.67% rate for an annual points percentage of 0.430; scoring goals has totaled 220 for the year while conceding 289.
Toronto took the ice last against Boston and lost by a final score of 2-1. They had three opportunities on the power play but failed to capitalize, leading to only one goal out of 32 shots on goal for Toronto. Toronto has attempted 2,512 shots and earned a shooting percentage of 10.43%, while allowing their opponents 2,281 attempts. They boast an impressive penalty kill rate of 81.03% on their opponents’ 232 power play opportunities, as well as an impressive save percentage of 90.7%. Furthermore, Toronto has earned 232 power play opportunities at a rate of 25.00%. The Toronto Maple Leafs have scored 204 goals at even strength and 58 while on the power play, for a total of 213 goals scored by an even number of 169 and 44 when shorthanded. For the year, Toronto Maple Leafs have collected 262 goals, 103 points, and an effective point percentage of 0.660.
Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Against the Spread
Montreal are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. Montreal are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against Toronto. Montreal are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto. Montreal are 5-11 SU in their last 16 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 6 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games against Montreal. Toronto are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Free Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs have split their last six games, but have won six of their last 10 home matches. Their offense has been strong and special teams have shown improvement. The Canadiens rank among the worst teams in NHL when it comes to killing penalties and their defense is lacking; furthermore, they’ve struggled offensively as well. According to NHL betting forums, however, the Maple Leafs have shown proficiency at killing penalties while playing well defensively; therefore it appears likely they will secure victory over the Canadiens on Saturday afternoon.
Free Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 (-140)
