The Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs are set to face off at Ball Arena on Monday, Jan. 12 at 10 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Cale Makar and Matthew Knies as two of the top players you'll want to pay attention to. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Avalanche-Maple Leafs game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | -1.5 | 100 | -120 | 6.5 | -105 | -115 | -250 | +205 |
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Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs Prediction
ATS Pick: Avalanche (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Avalanche 5 - Maple Leafs 2
Avalanche vs. Maple Leafs Betting Insights
- Colorado and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 19 of 44 games this season.
- Toronto's games this season have had more than 6.5 goals 24 of 44 times.
- The teams combine to score 7.4 goals per game, 0.9 more than this game's total.
- These teams together concede 5.3 goals per game, 1.2 fewer than this game'sgame's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Avalanche are first in the league, and the Maple Leafs rank eighth.
- This match features the league's 18th-ranked (Maple Leafs) and top-ranked (Avalanche) teams in terms of defense.
Avalanche Stats
- The Avalanche's 178 total goals (4.0 per game on 7.1 assists per contest) lead the NHL.
- Defensively, Colorado has been the stingiest unit in league play, conceding 95 total goals (only 2.2 per game).
- Their +83 goal differential is tops in the league.
- The 25 power-play goals Colorado has put up this season (on 151 chances) rank 17th in the NHL.
- The Avalanche rank 26th in the league with a 16.56% power-play conversion rate.
- Colorado has recorded one shorthanded goal this season (26th among all NHL squads).
Avalanche Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 44 | 36 | 42 | 78 | 87 | 12 | 50.1% |
| Martin Necas | 44 | 20 | 34 | 54 | 73 | 12 | 50% |
| Cale Makar | 44 | 13 | 38 | 51 | 44 | 25 | - |
| Brock Nelson | 44 | 21 | 16 | 37 | 36 | 13 | 50.9% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 44 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 29 | 10 | 22.2% |
Maple Leafs Stats
- With 148 goals (3.4 per game), the Maple Leafs have the NHL's eighth-best offense.
- Toronto's total of 139 goals given up (3.2 per game) ranks 18th in the league.
- They have the 10th-best goal differential in the league at +9.
- Toronto has 19 power-play goals (28th in NHL) on 110 chances.
- The Maple Leafs' power-play percentage (17.27) puts them 23rd in the league.
- Toronto has scored three shorthanded goals (13th in league).
Maple Leafs Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | 34 | 15 | 29 | 44 | 35 | 14 | 38.8% |
| John Tavares | 44 | 16 | 24 | 40 | 43 | 18 | 59.1% |
| Matthew Knies | 41 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 36 | 11 | - |
| Auston Matthews | 38 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 36 | 16 | 58.6% |
| Morgan Rielly | 43 | 5 | 21 | 26 | 60 | 11 | - |
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