Canucks vs Maple Leafs Prediction 1/10/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Maple Leafs prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 10th at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 16-22-5 this season after they lost to Detroit by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Vancouver cut the deficit to 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last three goals for the lopsided loss. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 25-24, won 54.7% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got their lone goal from DeBrusk, while Lankinen stopped 20 out of 24 shots, which was an .833 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Sabres by a score of 5-3 and the Bruins by a score of 3-2. The Canucks have lost five games in a row and they are currently last in the Pacific standings with 37 points. Vancouver has scored 2.72 goals per game and they have allowed 3.54 goals against per game, while also going 20.8% on the power play and 73.9% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with 11 goals and 15 assists, while Filip Hronek has added three goals and 23 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Thatcher Demko, who is 8-9-1 with a 2.79 goals against average and a .902 save percentage this season. 

Toronto Maple Leafs Betting Preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs are 21-15-7 this year after they defeated Philadelphia in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Toronto tied the game at one with about six minutes left in the third and they escaped with the win in overtime. The Maple Leafs recorded 23 shots on goal, won 68.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Toronto got goals from Cowan and Laughton, while Hildeby stopped 22 out of 23 shots, which was a .957 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Toronto defeated the Panthers by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-3 before that. The Maple Leafs have won four of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 49 points. Toronto has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 16.0% on the power play and 84.5% on the penalty kill this season. William Nylander has led Toronto with 14 goals and 27 assists, while John Tavares has added 15 goals and 24 assists. The projected starting goalie for Toronto is Joseph Woll, who is 9-4-2 with a 2.69 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this year. 

Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win

• The Maple Leafs have won each of their last six games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The Canucks have lost 14 of their last 16 night games at Scotiabank Arena.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games.
• The Maple Leafs have covered the puck line in four of their last five home games.
• The Maple Leafs have won the third period in each of their last four games at Scotiabank Arena against opponents on a losing streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Maple Leafs’ last five night games against the Canucks following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Canucks’ last seven games against the Maple Leafs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last nine games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last seven home games.

Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts

• Auston Matthews has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances in night games at Scotiabank Arena.
• William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Maple Leafs as favorites.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Elias Pettersson has recorded an assist in each of the Canucks’ last four games as underdogs against the Maple Leafs.
• Jake DeBrusk has scored a goal in four of the Canucks’ last five games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Canucks vs Maple Leafs Prediction 

Toronto comes into this matchup playing very well over the last few weeks and they have allowed one goal or fewer in three of their last five games. The Maple Leafs are 15-5-5 at home this year, while the Canucks are 12-10-2 on the road. Vancouver has lost five in a row and they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five. The Canucks are allowing over 3.50 goals against per game this year and their penalty kill has been awful, so give me Toronto to win by at least two goals here.

David Racey's Pick: Maple Leafs -1.5