In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 28th 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 24-20-5 this year after they lost to New Jersey in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Montreal trailed 3-1 in the second period, but they were able to tie the game, before losing late in overtime. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 44-32, won 47.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Caufield, Suzuki, and Carrier, while Dobes stopped 40 out of 44 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Canadiens lost to the Red Wings by a score of 4-2 but did beat the Lightning by a score of 3-2 before that. Montreal has lost three of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 53 points. Montreal has scored 3.02 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 20.3% on the power play and 81.7% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 15 goals, 35 assists, and 100 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 25 goals, 21 assists, and 151 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 17-17-3 with a 2.99 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 34-14-3 this season after they defeated Calgary by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Winnipeg saw their lead cut to 2-1 in the second period, but they scored three of the last four goals in the game for the win. The Jets outshot Calgary by a total of 27-22, won 54.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got goals from Appleton, Connor, Scheifele, and Vilardi (2), while Comrie stopped 20 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Jets defeated the Hockey Club by a score of 5-2 and the Avalanche by a score of 3-2. Winnipeg has won six of their last eight games and they are currently first in the Central standings with 71 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.53 goals per game and they have allowed 2.43 goals against per game, while also going 33.3% on the power play and 79.1% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor led Winnipeg with 27 goals, 36 assists, and 162 shots on goal, while Mark Scheifele added 28 goals, 28 assists, and 119 shots on goal. Connor Hellebuyck is 30-7-2 with a 2.02 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage this year.
Why the Jets will beat the Canadiens
- The Jets have won each of their last nine games as road favorites following a home win.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have lost the first period in each of their last four games as underdogs.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last six night games against opponents on a losing streak has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canadiens’ last three home games against Central Division opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 home games.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last four games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Mike Matheson has recorded an assist in eight of his last nine appearances with his team as an underdog against the Jets.
- Joel Armia has scored at least one goal in five of his last six home appearances against the Jets.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in 12 of the Canadiens’ last 13 home games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in six of the Jets’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Kyle Connor has recorded at least one point in 14 of the Jets’ last 15 games as road favorites.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in six of the Jets’ last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Canadiens vs Jets Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup on a three-game winning streak and they continue to be the best team in the Central, but they will be on the road here. The Jets are 14-9-0 on the road this year, while the Canadiens are 13-8-4 at home. Montreal has dropped two games in a row, but they have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL in recent weeks. I am interested to see how the Canadiens play against this Winnipeg defense, but I do think the Jets are the much better team. Take Winnipeg here.