Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Prediction and Odds - Apr 9, 2022

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM EDT as the Montreal Canadiens take on the favored Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs?

Based on advanced 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 72% chance of winning against the Canadiens.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Maple Leafs are -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with -149 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Maple Leafs at -375. That means you can risk $375 to win $100, for a total payout of $475, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +310, where you can bet $100 to profit $310, earning a total payout of $410, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +102.

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 Over/Under total of 7 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ +140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +310 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.9% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 7 @ +102 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

Every time you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Dimers' best free picks today across any sport.

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

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 3.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Probabilities

Use our widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Montreal vs. Toronto, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Canadiens-Maple Leafs matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live updates.

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs? The 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 choose 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 14.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Scotiabank Arena, while the Maple Leafs star is a 61.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.8% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.4% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.0% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 3.9% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 3.6% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 14.0% probability
• Mitch Marner: 6.6% probability
• William Nylander: 5.8% probability
• John Tavares: 5.7% probability
• Michael Bunting: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 36.2% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 25.2% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 24.6% probability
• Josh Anderson: 24.5% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 21.5% probability

Toronto Maple Leafs

• Auston Matthews: 61.3% probability
• Mitch Marner: 39.2% probability
• William Nylander: 35.7% probability
• John Tavares: 34.6% probability
• Michael Bunting: 25.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights before Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs on Saturday April 9, 2022.

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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs 2022 Game Info

When do the Maple Leafs play the Canadiens?

• Date: Saturday April 9, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena

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