Vegas Golden Knights vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/23

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The Vegas Golden Knights head to Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in this NHL regular season game. The game is set for Friday, January 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM, and fans can catch the action on ESPN+. Both teams have similar records, with the Golden Knights at 24-13-12 and the Maple Leafs at 24-18-9.

The Golden Knights, led by head coach Bruce Cassidy, sit at the top of the Western Pacific Division. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs, under head coach Craig Berube, are in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Knights have a slight edge in their division and conference standings compared to the Maple Leafs. This game will be an important one for both teams as they look to improve their positions.

Golden Knights vs Maple Leafs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 (+202), Toronto Maple Leafs +1.5 (-252), Over/Under 6.0 (-115/-105)

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Boston Bruins by one goal with a final score of 4-3. In that game, Jack Eichel and Tomas Hertl were key players, each scoring a goal.

Earlier, the Golden Knights lost to the Philadelphia Flyers with a score of 2-1. Tomas Hertl was the lone goal scorer for the team. In their game against the Nashville Predators, they secured a significant win, scoring seven goals to the Predators’ two.

Overall, the Golden Knights rank high in power play goals this season, sitting in third place. Their skaters have also shown strong performance in hits and blocks. Adin Hill has been a consistent goaltender, contributing to the team’s defensive efforts.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs recently had a tough game against the Detroit Red Wings. They lost 2-1 at home despite having 31 shots on goal. Scott Laughton scored the only goal for the team.

In their game against the Minnesota Wild, the Maple Leafs lost 6-3. Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist, and John Tavares also scored. The Leafs managed to get 30 shots on goal during the game.

Toronto’s win against the Winnipeg Jets was a close 4-3 game. Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a strong performance with a goal and two assists. Auston Matthews contributed with a goal and an assist as well.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a moneyline of -118. The Golden Knights have a better defensive record, allowing fewer goals than the Maple Leafs this season. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of the Golden Knights, making them the pick to win the game straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.0. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with goals ranked 5th and 7th. The projected score of 4-3 suggests a total of 7 goals. Based on these stats, the over at -115 is the recommended pick.