The Toronto Maple Leafs’ offense has been soaring lately, while the Vancouver Canucks’ defense has been floundering.

This combination sounds like a Leafs offensive outburst waiting to happen.

Find out more with my free Canucks vs. Maple Leafs predictions and NHL picks for Saturday, January 10.

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Canucks vs Maple Leafs prediction

Canucks vs Maple Leafs best bet: Maple Leafs team total Over 3.5 (-102)

The Toronto Maple Leafs have picked up points in eight straight games, while the Vancouver Canucks have lost five in a row and seven of their last eight contests.

Goal-scoring has been the difference between the two teams. The Leafs are doing plenty of it and the Canucks are allowing far too many against.

The Leafs have gone Over this number in five of their last eight games, averaging 4.25 goals per game over that stretch.

Meanwhile, the Canucks have struggled defensively since trading away Quinn Hughes, now ranking 31st in goals allowed per game this season, surrendering 3.53 on average.

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That number has ballooned to 4.6 goals allowed per game over this current five-game losing skid, too. At nearly even-money, this line is a gift.

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Auston Matthews has hit this total in five of his last six games, averaging 5.83 shots over that stretch.

Toronto has a combined 1.83 GAA over their last five games, while the Canucks rank 27th in goals.

Canucks vs Maple Leafs SGP

Maple Leafs team total Over 3.5

Auston Matthews Over 3.5 shots on goal

Canucks vs Maple Leafs odds

Moneyline: Canucks +140 | Maple Leafs -165

Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 (-170) | Maple Leafs -1.5 (+145)

Over/Under: Over 6 (-115) | Under 6 (-105)

Canucks vs Maple Leafs trend

The Over is 12-7-1 in the last 10 games combined between the two teams. Find more NHL betting trends for Canucks vs. Maple Leafs.

How to watch Canucks vs Maple Leafs

Location

Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON

Date

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Puck drop

7:00 p.m. ET

TV

CBC

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