On the whole, a matchup of Toronto and Montreal means history. In the pre-expansion Original Six era, the Canadiens and Maple Leafs were the two most dominant franchises. Accordingly, these two teams face full blast pressure with the NHL betting odds. COVID-19 forced the NHL to schedule in-division games only. And only four of the seven North Division teams will make the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Thus, this gives new meaning to the moniker of “every game counts.” At the onset, the Maple Leafs looked unbeatable. Toronto’s lack of defensive structure is starting to catch up with them.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Ontario |
| Canadiens at Maple Leafs TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Canadiens | +1½ (-185) | 6 (-107) | +125 |  |
| Maple Leafs | -1½ (+160) | 6 (-113) | -145 | |
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Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, these teams have equal sports betting brands. Each franchise has worldwide fan followings. Therefore the wagering activity will split.
Montreal Canadiens Team Overview
Late on, the Canadiens have won three of their last four games. Three of their previous five tilts stayed under the total. Montreal is 16-9-9 with 15-17 under the total. As a result, the Canadiens are 4th in the North Division. Montreal ranks 7th in the NHL for goal scoring and 14th for the power play. Defensively the Habs rank 11th for goals against and 24th for penalty killing.
Goaltender Carey Price is far beneath his peak production with the Canadiens. To illuminate, Price has a .902 save percentage and 2.70 goals-against average. Right-wing Tyler Toffoli leads the Canadiens with 19 goals, nine assists, and a plus-nine. In turn, Toffoli has four goals in his last four games.
Toronto Maple Leafs Team Overview
Toronto has gotten back on track after a mid-March slump. To illustrate, the Maple Leafs have won five of their last six games. And five of those six games went under the total. NHL metrics show Toronto 4th for goal scoring and 6th for the power play. By contrast, the Maple Leafs rank 9th for goals against and 21st for the penalty kill. Toronto leads Edmonton by four points for first in the North Division.
Centers Mitchell Marner and Auston Matthews lead the Maple Leafs. To show, Marner has 13 goals, 33 assists, and a plus-18. In comparison, Marner adds 24 goals, 18 assists, and a plus-14. Number one goaltender Frederik Andersen remains out until mid-April. Backup Jack Campbell has emerged as Toronto’s top backup. Campbell owns a .951 save percentage, 1.35 goals-against average, and 8-0 record.
Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Trends
- Montreal is 3-8 in their last 11 away games
- Only two of the Habs last eight road tilts went over the total
- Toronto is 4-5 in their previous nine games on home ice
- Five of the Leafs last seven home games went over the total
- Toronto has won three of their last four games against Montreal
- These teams have gone under the total in two of their last three meetings
- Montreal has won two of their previous three visits to Toronto
- Three of the last four in this series at TO went over the total
Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Canadiens will bring the superior NHL betting value as a quality underdog. Additionally, Montreal isn’t fazed by the Maple Leafs.
Canadiens at Maple Leafs SBG Best Bet: Montreal Canadiens.