Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/10

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The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The game starts at 7:00 PM and will air on ESPN+. Toronto’s current record is 27-26-11, while Montreal stands at 34-18-10. Both teams are in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Toronto, coached by Craig Berube, plays its home games at the Scotiabank Arena. Montreal’s head coach is Martin St. Louis, and their home is the Bell Centre. The Maple Leafs rank 8th in their division, while the Canadiens are 4th. This game adds another chapter to their division rivalry.

Maple Leafs vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Toronto Maple Leafs +145, Montreal Canadiens -172

Toronto Maple Leafs Team Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling with recent performances. They have lost their last five games. The team is looking to turn things around in their upcoming game.

Key players include William Nylander, Auston Matthews, and John Tavares. Nylander has 21 goals and 38 assists this season. Matthews and Tavares both have 52 points, contributing to the team’s offense.

In the net, Anthony Stolarz has been the primary goaltender. He has appeared in 21 games with 527 saves. The Maple Leafs need strong performances from both skaters and goalies to improve their recent form.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They managed to secure a win against the Los Angeles Kings with a score of 4-3. However, they faced losses against the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks, with scores of 6-5 and 7-5 respectively.

Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield have been key players for the Canadiens this season. Suzuki has contributed with 21 goals and 53 assists, while Caufield has added 37 goals and 27 assists. Lane Hutson also stands out with 11 goals and 53 assists, providing solid support on defense.

In goal, Jakub Dobes has been reliable with 20 wins and 717 saves. Sam Montembeault has also contributed with 10 wins and 554 saves. The Canadiens aim to improve their defensive play, as they have allowed 195 goals this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored to win against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a moneyline of -172. The Canadiens have strong skater stats, ranking 4th in goals and 5th in assists this season. With a projected score of 4-3 in favor of Montreal, betting on the Canadiens to win straight up is a sound choice.

The over/under line is set at 6.5, with the under being slightly favored at -113. Both teams have solid scoring abilities, with Montreal ranking high in goals. Given the projected score of 4-3, the game may lean towards the over. Betting on the over 6.5 could be a favorable option.