Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Sep 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens go up against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, September 29.

There’s a juicy -114 that the Canadiens are able to get the upper hand against the Maple Leafs. This wager can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Montreal Canadiens were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Lenovo Center. Carolina Hurricanes claimed a 6-1 win. Cole Caufield was the solitary scorer after Habs registered 24 shots.

Toronto Maple Leafs were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 3-1 reverse against Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Dennis Hildeby recorded 35 saves (.946), while William Nylander was the only goalscorer.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs beat the Leafs when the teams last met. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Bell Centre. The Habs have beaten the Leafs on three consecutive occasions. Going back over 10 meetings, they have lost 6 of the past 10 head-to-head clashes.

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 22.9 shots on goal, with a 17.3% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 3.6 goals from 32.8 shots, averaging 5.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.9%.

Cole Caufield is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Lane Hutson recording 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 3.13 goal against average with a .901 save percentage.

The Leafs have 2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 20.4 shots on goal, with a 27.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 4.7 goals from 33.7 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.7%.

The top points scorer is William Nylander with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, while John Tavares is next in line after having 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Joseph Woll have a 4.44 GAA with a .863 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re eager to back Montreal Canadiens to triumph in this NHL clash and that leads us to the Moneyline for our pick. It’s difficult to turn down the -114 that the visitors claim the win.

Our hockey predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NHL stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Canadiens vs Maple Leafs stats:

• Canadiens have won 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Canadiens have won 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Maple Leafs have lost their last 7 games.
• Maple Leafs have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Maple Leafs have lost 15 of their last 20 games.
• Maple Leafs have lost their last 3 games against Canadiens.

Canadiens Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cole Caufield To Score +135

Cole Caufield (Canadiens) has scored in 3 of the past 5 road games. There are odds of +135 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 6 - 3 Maple Leafs

Let’s take a chance on the +2800 available that the Canadiens secure a 6-3 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Maple Leafs

1-0

Canadiens

+5500

Maple Leafs

+5000

2-0

Canadiens

+4500

Maple Leafs

+4500

2-1

Canadiens

+1400

Maple Leafs

+1400

3-0

Canadiens

+2800

Maple Leafs

+3300

3-1

Canadiens

+1600

Maple Leafs

+1600

3-2

Canadiens

+950

Maple Leafs

+950

4-0

Canadiens

+4500

Maple Leafs

+5000

4-1

Canadiens

+1500

Maple Leafs

+1600

4-2

Canadiens

+1400

Maple Leafs

+1400

4-3

Canadiens

+1050

Maple Leafs

+1000

5-1

Canadiens

+2500

Maple Leafs

+2800

5-2

Canadiens

+1500

Maple Leafs

+1600

5-3

Canadiens

+2000

Maple Leafs

+2000

5-4

Canadiens

+1500

Maple Leafs

+1500

6-1

Canadiens

+5000

Maple Leafs

+5000

6-2

Canadiens

+3500

Maple Leafs

+3300

6-3

Canadiens

+2800

Maple Leafs

+2500

6-4

Canadiens

+4500

Maple Leafs

+4000

6-5

Canadiens

+4500

Maple Leafs

+4000

7-2

Canadiens

+4500

Maple Leafs

+6600

7-3

Canadiens

+4500

Maple Leafs

+6000

7-4

Canadiens

+7000

Maple Leafs

+6600

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Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can choose Toronto Maple Leafs at -106 or alternatively Montreal Canadiens who have betting odds of -114. The hosts have a 52% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +102.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-114

Maple Leafs

-106

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+143

Tie

+320

Maple Leafs

+148

Puck Line

Canadiens -1.5

+220

Maple Leafs +1.5

-278

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-123

Over 6.5

+102

Cole Caufield is the First Goalscorer favorite at +900. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +135.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+135

Anytime

+900

Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs)

First

+150

Anytime

+1000

William Nylander (Maple Leafs)

First

+180

Anytime

+1200

John Tavares (Maple Leafs)

First

+195

Anytime

+1500

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Matthew Knies (Maple Leafs)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Gavin McKenna (Maple Leafs)

First

+250

Anytime

+1750

Jack Roslovic (Maple Leafs)

First

+260

Anytime

+1650

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Chris Kreider (Canadiens)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Nick Paul (Maple Leafs)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Kirby Dach (Canadiens)

First

+400

Anytime

+2800

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

First

+400

Anytime

+2800

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+425

Anytime

+3000

Darren Raddysh (Maple Leafs)

First

+425

Anytime

+2800

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

First

+450

Anytime

+3000

Easton Cowan (Maple Leafs)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

First

+650

Anytime

+4000

Morgan Rielly (Maple Leafs)

First

+675

Anytime

+4000

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

First

+700

Anytime

+4000

Colton Sissons (Maple Leafs)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Teddy Blueger (Maple Leafs)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Brandon Duhaime (Maple Leafs)

First

+800

Anytime

+5000

Phillip Danault (Canadiens)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Zack MacEwen (Maple Leafs)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Mike Matheson (Canadiens)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Oliver Ekman-Larsson (Maple Leafs)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6600

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Montreal Canadiens Stats

Toronto Maple Leafs Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 4.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 22.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 18.8
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.8
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 22.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 26.4
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 20.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 13.4
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 13.9
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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