Toronto Maple Leafs vs Colorado Avalanche Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/12

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The Toronto Maple Leafs will head to Ball Arena to take on the Colorado Avalanche. This NHL regular-season game will air on ESPN+ at 10:00 PM on January 12, 2026. The Maple Leafs have a record of 22-15-7 and are ranked 10th in their conference.

The Avalanche are having a strong season with a record of 33-4-7. They lead the Western Central Division and are first in their conference. With both teams eager for a win, this game promises excitement for fans tuning in.

Maple Leafs vs Avalanche Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Venue: Ball Arena
  • Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs +209, Colorado Avalanche -256

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been on a roll recently, winning four of their last five games. They recorded a strong 5-0 win against the Vancouver Canucks. Joseph Woll had a perfect game with 29 saves, while William Nylander led the skaters with a goal and two assists.

In their recent games, the Maple Leafs have shown strong offensive skills. They scored six goals against the Winnipeg Jets and four against the Florida Panthers. Auston Matthews has been a key player, contributing significantly in these games.

Defensively, the team has been consistent with their hits and blocks. Against the Canucks, they recorded 15 hits and 20 blocks. Joseph Woll has been solid in the net, with a notable performance against the Panthers, saving 31 of 32 shots.

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche have shown strong form in recent games. They secured a 4-0 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, with Brent Burns scoring twice. The team had 31 shots on goal and blocked 17 shots, keeping the Blue Jackets scoreless.

In their game against the Ottawa Senators, the Avalanche won 8-2. Nathan MacKinnon contributed with a goal and three assists. The team had 34 shots on goal and 21 blocks, showing solid defensive play.

Despite losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2, the Avalanche put up a fight with 33 shots on goal. Parker Kelly and Brock Nelson each scored a goal. The Avalanche’s Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves on 27 shots faced.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win with a moneyline of -256. They lead in goals and assists, ranking first in both categories. The Toronto Maple Leafs, with a moneyline of +209, are the underdogs. The projected score is Avalanche 4, Maple Leafs 2. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Avalanche to win.

The total for this game is set at 6.5. The Avalanche have scored the most goals this season, while their defense has allowed the fewest goals. Toronto’s offensive stats are not as strong. The projected total score is 6, suggesting the game will stay under 6.5. The pick is to go with the under.