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Read Article Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Prediction: Toronto Predicted to Win NHL Game [10/9/2024]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
NHL action continues on Wednesday at 7:00PM ET as the Toronto Maple Leafs lock horns with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Maple Leafs as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Maple Leafs-Canadiens game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Maple Leafs' chance of winning at 61%, with the Canadiens at 39%."
Maple Leafs vs. Habs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Wednesday's game between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Wednesday's Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Maple Leafs a 61% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
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Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Maple Leafs | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+130) | +1.5 (-150) |
| Moneyline | -192 | +165 |
| Total | o6.5 (-110) | u6.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score an anytime goal in Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Toronto's Auston Matthews is most likely to score the first goal in Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Matthews an 11.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Maple Leafs star is a 51.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 11.4% |
| William Nylander | 7.6% |
| Mitch Marner | 6.1% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | 6.2% |
| Cole Caufield | 5.0% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Toronto Maple Leafs
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Auston Matthews | 51.7% |
| William Nylander | 37.2% |
| Mitch Marner | 32.9% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | 32.0% |
| Cole Caufield | 28.2% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 26.9% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Maple Leafs, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Wednesday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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