Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Prediction, Trends and Betting Odds for Game 1 NHL Playoffs

The NHL Playoffs is beginning in that country up north, with the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto dominated the regular season series, winning seven of the 10 meetings. This NHL betting preview for the Canadiens vs Maple Leafs NHL Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 1 of this series.

Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Betting Preview and Prediction | NHL Playoffs

NHL North Division Semifinals NHL Playoffs Game 1
Montreal Canadiens (24-21-11, 11-10-7 Away) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (35-14-7, 18-7-3 Home)
Date: Thursday, May 20th, 2021
Time: 7:30 pm EST
Venue: Scotiabank Arena– Toronto, Canada
Coverage: CBC

Canadiens vs Maple Leafs NHL Betting Odds

Moneyline: MTL: (+166) | TOL: (-198)
Spread: MTL: +1.5 (-162) | TOL: -1.5 (+136)
Total: 5.5 – Over: (-118) I Under: (-104)

Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Betting Trends

• The total has gone OVER in four of Montreal’s last five games.
• Montreal is 0-5 SU in its last five games.
• The total has gone OVER in four of Montreal’s last six games this season.
• Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games.
• Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last five games at home.

Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Prediction

This NHL prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Toronto a 67.5% chance to win Game 1 of this NHL Playoffs matchup.