Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - January 18

The Toronto Maple Leafs (28-16-2) host the Montreal Canadiens (22-18-4) at Bell Centre on Saturday, January 18 at 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network, with both teams back in action after a vistory. The Maple Leafs took down the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime in their last game, while the Canadiens are coming off a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's game.

The Canadiens' offense has totaled 32 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 20 goals. They have had 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (16.0%). They are 8-1-1 over those games.

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final score of Canadiens 4, Maple Leafs 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (+120)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends

• The Maple Leafs have a 28-16-2 record overall, with a 5-2-7 record in contests that have required overtime.
• Toronto is 10-1-2 (22 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
• In the six games this season the Maple Leafs scored just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
• Toronto has taken four points from the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-6-0 record).
• The Maple Leafs have scored at least three goals 29 times, and are 26-2-1 in those games (to register 53 points).
• In the 18 games when Toronto has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 12-5-1 to register 25 points.
• In the 18 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 11-7-0 (22 points).
• The Maple Leafs' opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Maple Leafs finished 17-8-2 in those contests (36 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens (22-18-4 overall) have posted a record of 6-4-10 in games that have needed OT this season.
• In the 12 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 18 points.
• This season the Canadiens registered just one goal in six games and have gone 2-3-1 (five points).
• Montreal has six points (2-7-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Canadiens have earned 37 points in their 26 games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, Montreal has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 11-7-3 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 11-4-0 (22 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 27 times this season, and earned 24 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
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• Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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