Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 1/12/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Monday, January 12, 2026

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

The Toronto Maple Leafs (21-15-7) are traveling to Ball Arena on Monday where they will try to beat the Colorado Avalanche (32-4-7).

The Toronto Maple Leafs went home feeling good about their game by earning a 2-1 victory over the Flyers in their previous game. The Maple Leafs left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in the victory. For the game, they converted 2 out of the 23 shots they put on net. In addition, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to score. Toronto amassed 6 penalty minutes for this contest.

In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Toronto Maple Leafs have tallied 143 goals (8th in the NHL) for the season and have given up 139. For the season, they have earned 49 points and their points percentage sits at .570. Toronto has accumulated 106 power play opportunities and they have notched 17 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 16.04%. At even strength, the Maple Leafs have allowed the opponent to score 122 goals while notching 126 on offense. Toronto has tried 1,158 shots and holds a shot percentage of 12.4%. The Maple Leafs so far have had 1,339 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have 110 power play opportunities (30th in the league) and have scored 17 goals in those chances.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Joseph Woll. The opposition has notched 249 goals versus Woll in his professional career and his average for goals against per game is 2.74. Woll has been in goal for 94 matchups during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .911 during his 4,171 mins between the pipes. He has earned a mark of 57-31-4 and he has gotten the start in 91 games. Over the course of his career, Woll has accrued 56 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .615. Woll has seen 2,792 shot attempts taken against him and has accrued 2,543 saves.

In their last game, Colorado faced off against the Senators in a matchup where the Avalanche got the victory by a final score of 8-2. They had 6 attempts on the power play in this matchup and recorded 2 out of those tries. The Avalanche tallied 8 goals out of the 34 shots on goal they were seeking.

This season, the Colorado Avalanche have 174 goals, 71 points, in addition to a points percentage of .826. They have allowed 95 goals to be scored by of a combination of 77 goals at even strength and 18 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Avalanche have 149 goals at even strength and 25 goals (17th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 149 power play chances and they have a power play percentage of 16.78%. Colorado has put up 1,481 shots (1st in professional hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.75%, while allowing the opposition 1,155 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 85.37% on their opponents 123 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 91.8%.

Across the rink you will find Scott Wedgewood protecting the goal. Teams are averaging 2.88 goals per contest and he has conceded 472 goals overall. Wedgewood's quality start percentage sits at 52.4% and he has qualified for 86 quality starts in his pro career. He got the starting nod in 164 games and has been on the ice for 8,229 minutes. Wedgewood has accumulated a career mark of 81-57-28 and has been in net for 182 contests. He has compiled 4,647 stops out of the 5,119 shots tried, giving him a save % of .908.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Colorado

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