Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs Prediction, 4/8/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Date: Saturday, April 8, 2023

Location: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Canadiens (+265) Maple Leafs (-345)

Scotiabank Arena is the location where the Toronto Maple Leafs (46-21-11) will go up against the Montreal Canadiens (31-42-6) on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Canadiens at +265 while the Maple Leafs are at -345. The over/under comes in at 7.

The Montreal Canadiens will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 6-2 win against the Capitals in their previous contest . Montreal amassed 15 mins in the box for this contest. The Canadiens played really well in the victory. They also had 3 chances on the power play but weren't able to score. In the game, they scored on 6 of the 32 shots they tried.

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Montreal Canadiens opponents have 260 power play opportunities (8th in professional hockey) and have a total of 70 goals in those chances. The Canadiens thus far have had 2,651 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .891. Montreal has attempted 2,163 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.2%. While at even strength, the Canadiens have allowed 219 goals while notching 182 on offense. Montreal has 228 power play opportunities and they have added 38 goals during those advantages, giving them a percentage of 16.67%. For the year, they have accumulated 68 points and their points percentage sits at .430. With respect to scoring goals, the Montreal Canadiens have accumulated 220 goals (26th in the NHL) for the year and have allowed 289.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Sam Montembeault. Over the course of his pro career, Montembeault has 41 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .482. His save percentage currently is at .898 during his 5,391 mins on the ice. Montembeault has had 3,005 shot attempts against him and has amassed 2,697 saves. Opponents have been able to score 308 goals against Montembeault in his career and his goals against average per contest is 3.43. He has compiled a record of 33-42-12 and he was named the starter in 85 games. Montembeault has taken the ice for 100 games during his pro hockey career.

When they took the ice last, Toronto faced the Bruins in an outing where the Maple Leafs took the defeat by a final score of 2-1. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but didn't put one in the back of the net. The Maple Leafs scored 1 goal out of the 32 shots on goal they were seeking.

Toronto has attempted 2,512 shots (12th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.43%, while allowing the other team 2,281 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 81.03% on their opponents 232 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 90.7%. They have earned 232 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 25.00%. The Maple Leafs have tallied 204 goals at even strength and 58 goals (11th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 213 goals to be scored by of a combination of 169 goals at even strength and 44 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Toronto Maple Leafs have accumulated 262 goals, 103 points, in addition to a points percentage of .660.

Across the ice you are expected to see Ilya Samsonov between the pipes. He has racked up 3,128 stops out of 3,450 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .907. Samsonov has a lifetime record of 77-32-13 and has participated in 129 games. He has been a starter 117 games and has accumulated 7,217 minutes. Samsonov's quality start percentage comes out to 50.4% and he has made 59 quality starts in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 2.68 goals/game and he has allowed 322 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Montreal (+265)

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