Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/22

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The NHL regular season is off to an exciting start as the Toronto Maple Leafs travel to face the Montreal Canadiens. The game will take place at the Bell Centre on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Toronto enters the game with a record of 9-10-3. They are ranked 15th in the conference and 7th in their division. Meanwhile, Montreal holds a 10-7-3 record. The Canadiens are ranked 13th in the conference and 6th in their division. Both teams are eager to improve their standings early in the season.

Maple Leafs vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -136, Toronto Maple Leafs MoneyLine +116

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are coming off a narrow loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. They managed 29 shots on goal but scored only twice. John Tavares led the team with a goal and an assist.

In a recent win against the St. Louis Blues, the Maple Leafs also took 29 shots. They found the back of the net three times, with Jake McCabe and Steven Lorentz each scoring. Joseph Woll made 28 saves in this game.

William Nylander is a key player for the Maple Leafs. He has scored 9 goals and made 18 assists this season. His performance will be crucial for the team’s success in upcoming games.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have struggled in their recent games, losing five in a row. Their most recent outing against the Washington Capitals ended in a 4-8 loss at home. The team managed to score four goals but allowed eight, with Sam Montembeault facing 10 shots in limited action.

Despite their current losing streak, some players have shown strong performances. Cole Caufield, who has 13 goals and eight assists this season, has been a consistent offensive contributor. Lane Hutson has also been effective, with two goals and 15 assists, along with 31 blocks.

The Canadiens’ goaltending has faced challenges, as seen in recent results. Jakub Dobes has been in net for six wins this season, while Sam Montembeault has played 12 games with four wins. The defense needs to improve, as they have given up significant goals in recent games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored to win against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a moneyline of -136. Toronto is the underdog at +116. With Montreal having a slight edge in both goals and assists, the pick is for Montreal to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line for this game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown they can score, with Toronto and Montreal having strong offensive stats. The projected total score is 7, so the pick is to go over 6.0.