Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 1/31/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jan 10, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) skates with the puck as Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias N. Pettersson (25) tries to defend during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Toronto Maple Leafs
Vancouver Canucks
Team Records
24-21-9
18-31-5
Spread
-1.5 170
+1.5 -205
Moneyline
-142
+120
Total
Over 6.5 (-118)
Under 6.5 (-102)
Where
Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
When
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time
07:00 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks meet Saturday in NHL action from the Rogers Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction.
Toronto Maple Leafs Recap
The Toronto Maple Leafs come into this game looking to shake off a 5-2 loss at the hands of Seattle in their last game to sit at 24-21-9 this season. After this game, Toronto will head on the road for a game against Calgary.
Maple Leafs Lose 6 Straight
William Nylander leads the Maple Leafs with 48 points on 17 goals and a team-high 31 assists while John Tavares has 45 points with 19 goals and 26 assists and Matthew Knies has 44 points with 13 goals and 31 assists. Auston Matthews has 45 points with 26 goals and 19 assists and Morgan Rielly has 31 points with 24 assists. Oliver Ekman-Larsson has 32 points with 24 assists. Anthony Stolarz has gone 6-7-1 with a 3.67 GAA and an .876 save percentage in goal for the Maple Leafs while Joseph Woll is 11-7-4 with a 3.01 GAA and a .908 save percentage. Dennis Hildeby is also 5-6-4 with a 2.90 GAA and a .912 save percentage this season.
Vancouver Canucks Recap
The Vancouver Canucks come into this game looking to add on to their 2-0 win over Anaheim last time out to sit at 18-31-5 this season. After this game, Vancouver will head on the road for a game against Utah.
Canucks Lose 3 In A Row
Elias Pettersson has 33 points with 13 goals and 20 assists. Conor Garland has 22 points with 7 goals and 15 assists and Brock Boeser has 25 points with 12 goals and 13 assists. Evander Kane has 24 points with 9 goals and 15 assists and Filip Hronek has 32 points with 27 assists. Jake DeBrusk also has 28 points with 13 goals and 15 assists and Linus Karlsson has 24 points with 11 goals and 13 assists. Thatcher Demko has gone 8-10-1 with a 2.90 GAA and an .897 save percentage while Kevin Lankinen is 7-17-4 with a 3.54 GAA and an .881 save percentage in goal for Vancouver this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs @ Vancouver Canucks Betting Trends: January 31, 2026
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
The Canucks have won each of their last seven games as home underdogs against the Maple Leafs.
The Maple Leafs have lost each of their last eight games at Rogers Arena.
The Canucks have covered the puck line in each of their last eight home games against the Maple Leafs.
The Maple Leafs have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight day games at Rogers Arena.
The Canucks have won the third period in seven of their last eight home games against the Maple Leafs.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs will win
The Canucks have lost each of their last 10 home games following a win.
The road team has won six of the Maple Leafs’ last seven games.
The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six day games against opponents on a losing streak.
The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight games.
The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last six day games against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
Seven of the last eight day games between the Maple Leafs and Canucks have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Seven of the Maple Leafs’ last eight day games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Maple Leafs’ last 11 games as road favorites.
The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Canucks’ last four home games against opponents on a losing streak.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
Elias Pettersson has scored a goal in each of his last three home appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
Elias Pettersson has recorded an assist in five of the Canucks’ last six games against the Maple Leafs.
Toronto Maple Leafs Player Prop Facts
William Nylander has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances.
William Nylander has recorded at least one assist in 10 of his last 11 appearances with the Maple Leafs as favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league for goals against per game this season (3.61).
The Vancouver Canucks rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.66%).
The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.46).
The Toronto Maple Leafs rank 5th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (83.45%).
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks Prediction
I’m on the Canucks here. I get the case to be made for Toronto in a must-win spot, but until I see the Leafs put it together, it’s hard for me to feel good about the direction this team is headed. The Leafs are arguably the most disappointing team in the league this year, and as bad as Vancouver has been, at least there’s no expectation for Vancouver and we’re getting the better price with the Canucks. Give me Vancouver.
