- The Maple Leafs are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canadiens
- Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: RSN | TVA
The Montreal Canadiens (0-0) visit Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (0-0) on Sep. 29 in Toronto, ON. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Maple Leafs are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Canadiens | +1.5 -275 | 6.5 -120 | -110 |
| Maple Leafs | -1.5 +200 | 6.5 +100 | -110 |
Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Maple Leafs will win this game with 50.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canadiens will cover the spread with 68.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Canadiens Best Bets & Trends
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Maple Leafs Best Bets & Trends
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Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 0-0 against the spread this NHL season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).
- Canadiens are 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units /0% ROI
- Canadiens are 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Canadiens are 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units /0% ROI
Maple Leafs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Maple Leafs are 0-0 against the spread this NHL season (+0 Units /0% ROI).
- Maple Leafs are 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Maple Leafs are 0-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Maple Leafs are 0-0 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Maple Leafs vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | +135 |
| Auston Matthews (TOR) | +150 |
| William Nylander (Tor) | +180 |
| John Tavares (Tor) | +195 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | +220 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) | +230 |
Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Maple Leafs
The Canadiens were 46-33 (.582) last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens were 26-13 (.667) when scoring a power play goal last season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .592
The Canadiens were 13-7 (.650) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .474
The Canadiens were 13-6 (.684) when tied after the second period last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Maple Leafs: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Maple Leafs were 32-47 (.405) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Maple Leafs were 10-17 (.370) when tied after the first period last season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Maple Leafs were 5-11 (.312) when drawing more penalties last season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .481
The Maple Leafs were 23-40 (.365) when allowing 5 or more rush chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .461
Canadiens Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens had 3.5 points per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.7
The Canadiens secondary assisted on 210 goals last season — tied for 4th most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens had 855 cycle chances last season — 6th most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens secondary assisted on 83 goals while tied last season — most among NHL Teams
Maple Leafs Offensive Stats & Trends
The Maple Leafs have 1.6 rush chances per game in the first period since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.0
The Maple Leafs averaged 0.81 expected goals per game in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.94
The Maple Leafs scored on 6% of rush chances in the second period last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Maple Leafs had 1.5 rush chances per game in the first period last season — tied for lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
Canadiens Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Canadiens allowed 29 high danger chances in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens allowed 200 second chance scoring opportunities last season — most among NHL Teams
Maple Leafs Defensive Stats & Trends
The Maple Leafs allowed 7.7 rush chances per game last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
The Maple Leafs allowed 2.9 rush chances per game in the second period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
The Maple Leafs made 30.8 saves per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 26.8
The Maple Leafs allowed 607 rush chances last season — most among NHL Teams
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