In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Bruins prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 3rd at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 35-30-9 this year after they defeated Florida in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Montreal trailed 2-1 late in the game, but they scored with nine seconds left and got the win in overtime. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 27-21, won 50.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Anderson and Suzuki (2), while Montembeault stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that thrilling win, the Canadiens defeated Florida again by a score of 4-2 but did lose to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-1 before that. Montreal has lost five of their last seven games, and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 79 points. Montreal has scored 2.99 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.31 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 25 goals, 54 assists, and 154 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 34 goals, 30 assists, and 217 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 27-23-6 with a 2.90 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year. The Habs will meet the Flyers and Predators after this game.
Boston Bruins Betting Preview
The Boston Bruins are 30-36-9 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Boston tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed the first two goals in the third and came up just short in their comeback attempt. The Bruins were outshot by a total of 32-24, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Boston got goals from Lettieri and Pastrnak (2), while Swayman stopped 28 out of 32 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bruins lost to the Red Wings by a score of 2-1 and the Ducks by a score of 6-2. Boston has lost nine games in a row, and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 69 points. Boston has scored 2.61 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 15.3% on the power play and 76.3% on the penalty kill this season. David Pastrnak has led Boston with 37 goals, 51 assists, and 303 shots on goal, while Pavel Zacha has added 14 goals, 31 assists, and 123 shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman is 20-27-6 with a 3.12 goals against average and an .892 save percentage this year.
Why the Canadiens will beat the Bruins
- The Bruins have lost each of their last 14 night games following a loss.
- The Canadiens have won each of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last eight games between the Bruins and Canadiens.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven Thursday games at Bell Centre.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last four night games at Bell Centre.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canadiens’ last five games following an overtime win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Bruins’ last five night games against the Canadiens following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Six of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last nine games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last six games.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Cole Caufield has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances with the Canadiens as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Cole Caufield has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens’ last four games as favorites.
- Mike Matheson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one point in each of the Bruins’ last 10 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Morgan Geekie has scored a goal in each of the Bruins’ last four games as road underdogs.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Bruins’ last nine games against the Canadiens.
- Morgan Geekie has scored the last goal in three of the Bruins’ last four games as road underdogs.
Canadiens vs Bruins Prediction
Montreal comes into this matchup after picking up two huge wins against the Panthers, and they are currently holding onto a wild card spot. The Canadiens are 19-12-5 at home this year, while the Bruins are 11-23-3 on the road. Boston has lost nine games in a row, and while they did show some fight in their last game against Washington, it looks like they have thrown in the towel on the season. The Bruins are having major issues on both ends of the ice, while Montreal has a ton of momentum right now. Take the Canadiens to cover the puck line here.