Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens 1/21/23 – With both teams moving in opposite directions this season, the Toronto Maple Leafs will face off against the Montreal Canadiens. The Maple Leafs are currently in second place in the Atlantic Division, while the Canadiens are last in the division. Both teams are expected to improve in Eastern Conference play and the game that is coming up looks promising according to the latest NHL betting trends.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens
Date & Time: Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Bell Centre
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Odds
Maple Leafs
Moneyline: -250
Puckline: -1.5 (-115)
Total: 6.5 over (-130)
Canadiens
Moneyline: +200
Puckline: +1.5 (-115)
Total: 6.5 under (+110)
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs are enjoying a fantastic season. Their offense is scoring 3.39 goals per match, with nine goals in their last two games. Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have combined for 65 goals and 92 assists, but the offense has improved. John Tavares, Calle Jarnkrok and Michael Bunting have combined for 43 goals, 56 assists, while defensemen Morgan Rielly and Rasmus Sandin have added 33 assists and three goals from the point. Although the offense has been outstanding, defense has improved to allow only 2.63 goals per match.
The Canadiens’ offense is struggling and they score only 2.57 goals per match. This is a bad season for them. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Kirby Dach have scored 50 goals and 52 assists, while the rest of their offense has struggled. Three skaters have at least nine goals, while six active skaters have more than 10 goals. Opposing defenses can easily eliminate this hapless offense. The offense has been struggling but the defense has let the Canadiens down. They allow 3.67 goals per match, with seven goals in their last two games.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Against the Spread
Toronto are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. Toronto are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against Montreal. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 7 games on the road. Toronto are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Montreal. Toronto are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal’s last 6 games. Montreal are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal’s last 7 games against Toronto. Montreal are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games at home. Montreal are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto.
Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Free Pick
The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from the season and win on home ice. The problem is that the Maple Leafs have had a fantastic season and seem to be able to take advantage of them in the first period. The Maple Leafs will lead this game with a dominant win at home according to NHL betting analytic.
Free Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5 (-115)
