Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/25

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The NHL regular season continues with the Colorado Avalanche visiting the Toronto Maple Leafs. The game is set to take place at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Fans can catch the action live on NHLN.

The Avalanche, led by head coach Jared Bednar, have a strong record of 34-6-9. They rank first in both their conference and division. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs, coached by Craig Berube, hold a 24-18-9 record and sit at the tenth spot in their conference. Toronto will look to defend their home ice against a top-ranked opponent.

Avalanche vs Maple Leafs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Venue: Scotiabank Arena
  • Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -184, Toronto Maple Leafs +153

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have faced challenges recently. They lost their last game against the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3. Despite 35 shots on goal, they struggled defensively, allowing seven goals.

In their previous game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Avalanche lost 2-1. They dominated in shots with 41 compared to the Ducks’ 16. However, they couldn’t capitalize on their power play opportunities.

Nathan MacKinnon is a key player for the Avalanche this season. He has scored 38 goals and provided 49 assists in 49 games. His performance will be crucial as the team looks to improve their recent record.

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a tough run in their recent games. They suffered a 6-3 loss against the Vegas Golden Knights at home. Despite getting 21 shots on goal, the Leafs struggled to convert those chances into goals.

In their previous game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Leafs lost 2-1 at home. They had 31 shots on goal but managed only one goal. Joseph Woll, the goaltender, made 39 saves but couldn’t stop all the attempts by the Red Wings.

Earlier, the Leafs faced a 6-3 defeat at home against the Minnesota Wild. They scored three goals, with one coming from a power play. Auston Matthews stood out with one goal and one assist in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored with a moneyline of -184 against the Toronto Maple Leafs at +153. The Avalanche lead in goals, assists, and shots on goal, ranking first in each category. With these stats, the pick is for the Colorado Avalanche to win the game with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line is set at 6.5 with the over at -116 and the under at -105. Both teams have strong offensive numbers, with the Avalanche leading in goals and the Maple Leafs having solid assists and shots. Given this, the pick is to go over 6.5, expecting a total score of 7.