Once upon a time, the Maple Leafs and Canadiens dominated the NHL. Back in the Original Six era, these rivals would determine the Stanley Cup championship. Fast forward to the 2021 season and the repeat of history. Toronto and Montreal lead the North Division. Specifically, their prolific goal-scoring is an asset with the NHL betting odds. It follows that the Maple Leafs have dramatically improved on defense. Montreal’s improvement comes on the offensive end. NHL handicappers are impressed with these metrics. However, the question remains if both teams can keep it going. These ancient rivals meet Saturday night!
Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 13, 2021, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario |
| Canadiens at Maple Leafs TV Coverage: | NHL Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Canadiens | +1½ (-250) | 6 (-115) | -105 |  |
| Maple Leafs | -1½ (+210) | 6 (-105) | -115 | |
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Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs SBG Odds Overview
Fashion the Maple Leafs and Canadiens are matched in the game of the night. Wagering handle will be off the charts with the offshore bookmaker. Both teams bring massive generational fan bases. So too, are they two of the NHL’s biggest name brands. Therefore, wagering action will divide evenly between the two teams. Oddsmakers won’t have to adjust the line much at all.
Montreal Canadiens Team Overview
Now the Canadiens have a record of 8-2-2 with 6-5 over the total. On the road, the Habs are 5-0-2. Montreal has won three of their last four games. While three of their previous five stayed under the total. Overall, the Canadiens rank 1st for goal scoring and 14th for the power play. Montreal ranks 8th for goals against and 20th for penalty killing. Second place in the North Division belongs to the Canadiens.
Defenseman Jeff Petry leads Montreal with six goals, eight assists, and a plus-14. He adds two goals and four assists on the power play. Meanwhile, right-wing Tyler Toffoli has a team-high nine goals with four assists and a plus-eight. Second goaltender Jake Allen has a .940 save percentage. Compared to Carey Price at .899.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Overview
To summarize, the Maple Leafs are 10-2-1 with 6-6 over and under. Toronto is 6-1 at Scotiabank Arena. Late on, the Maple Leafs have won three of their last four. Four of their previous six games cleared the total. Toronto leads the North Division. NHL metrics have the Maple Leafs ranked 2nd for goal scoring and 3rd for the power play. And then Toronto ranks 10th for goals against and 24th for penalty killing.
Frederik Anderson has a .904 save percentage and 2.65 goals-against average. Center Auston Matthews brings a team-high 11 goals with four assists and a plus-six. While center Mitch Marner adds six goals, 15 assists, and a plus-eight. Defenseman Morgan Rielly has two goals with nine assists.
Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head vs. Spread
- Montreal has won four of their last five against Toronto
- Six of the last seven between these teams cleared the total
- Toronto is 5-1 at home against the Canadiens
- This series is 3-0 over the total at Scotiabank Arena
Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs at SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Toronto owns the NHL betting odds when hosting Montreal.
Canadiens at Maple Leafs SBG Best Bet: Toronto Maple Leafs.