Maple Leafs vs Canadiens Picks and Prediction – 4/6/2024
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On Saturday, the Toronto Maple Leafs (43-23-9) face off against the Montreal Canadiens (29-33-12) at Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. Nick Suzuki scored two goals for the Canadiens in their 5-3 win over Florida. Get our free NHL Picks all season long!
Montreal comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games prior to their game against Tampa Bay. Nick Suzuki is the top goal scorer for the Montreal Canadiens this season, having scored 32 goals. Following him is Cole Caufield with 21 goals. Mike Matheson leads the team in assists this season with 42. Nick Suzuki also leads the team in total points scored with 71. In their last five games, Montreal has been averaging 3.2 goals per game. Despite this, the Canadiens are currently in last place in the Atlantic Division standings with 70 points. The team is aiming to continue their winning streak and potentially surprise a strong Toronto team, which has been performing well in the NHL this season. On average, the Montreal Canadiens score 2.7 goals per game throughout the season.
Toronto enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won three of their last five games. In their recent game against Tampa Bay, the Maple Leafs lost 4-1 with Auston Matthews scoring the lone goal for Toronto. Matthews is the top scorer for the Maple Leafs this season, having scored a total of 63 goals. William Nylander is the second-highest scorer for the team with 40 goals this season. Nylander also leads the team in assists with 55 so far. Auston Matthews leads the team in total points with 99 this season. In their last five games, Toronto has been averaging 3.6 goals per game and currently sits in third place in the Atlantic Division standings with a total of 95 points. The Maple Leafs are looking to end their losing streak, thwart any momentum Montreal may have, and demonstrate their offensive prowess in their upcoming road games. Overall, Toronto scores an average of 3.6 goals per game.
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Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5
Get expert picks from the hottest cappersDespite being at the bottom of the standings, the Montreal Canadiens have been performing exceptionally well in their recent games, winning four out of their last five. Their upcoming match against the Toronto Maple Leafs will test their momentum. The Maple Leafs, a strong team this season, hope to halt Montreal's winning streak. Toronto has shown consistency when playing away games and will rely on key players, such as Auston Matthews and William Nylander, to score early in the game. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Maple Leafs win 4-1.