Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds - Apr 8, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Montreal Canadiens face off with the favored Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Canadiens-Maple Leafs NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Maple Leafs a 71% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Game Odds

• Puck Line: Maple Leafs -1.5 (-135), Canadiens +1.5 (+126)
• Moneyline: Maple Leafs -360, Canadiens +295
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Maple Leafs are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with -135 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +126.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -360. That means you can risk $360 to win $100, for a total payout of $460, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +295, where you can bet $100 to profit $295, earning a total payout of $395, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Canadiens and Maple Leafs are a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is also considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ +126 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +295 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.6% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via BetMGM (50% probability)

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Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 3.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Maple Leafs.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs.

DimersBOT gives Matthews a 13.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 57.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 4.7% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 4.2% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.0% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 3.8% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 3.2% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 13.4% probability
• Mitchell Marner: 7.9% probability
• John Tavares: 6.5% probability
• William Nylander: 6.5% probability
• Ryan O'Reilly: 4.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 28.7% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 23.5% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 22.8% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 22.1% probability
• Jesse Ylonen: 18.5% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 57.3% probability
• Mitchell Marner: 37.8% probability
• William Nylander: 35.1% probability
• John Tavares: 34.8% probability
• Ryan O'Reilly: 26.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs on Saturday April 8, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens at Scotiabank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
• Date: Saturday April 8, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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