Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/9/2024]

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Toronto Maple Leafs lock horns with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Saturday's Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Maple Leafs a 61% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going under.

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 (-152)
Moneyline	-180	+155
Total	o6.5 (-112)	u6.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Picks

Our predictions, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-152
Moneyline	Canadiens	+155
Total	Under 6.5	-105

While the Maple Leafs are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score the first 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 a 13.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Maple Leafs star is a 55.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	First Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	13.1%
William Nylander	7.0%
John Tavares	5.8%
Tyler Bertuzzi	5.4%
Bobby McMann	5.2%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Nick Suzuki	6.3%
Cole Caufield	5.9%
Juraj Slafkovsky	4.1%
Alex Newhook	3.6%
Josh Anderson	3.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Toronto Maple Leafs

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Auston Matthews	55.7%
William Nylander	36.8%
John Tavares	29.1%
Bobby McMann	28.8%
Tyler Bertuzzi	26.9%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	33.0%
Nick Suzuki	32.5%
Juraj Slafkovsky	25.3%
Alex Newhook	20.0%
Josh Anderson	19.0%

Maple Leafs vs. Habs Game Information

Saturday'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: Saturday March 9, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

Our full coverage of Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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