In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Senators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 1st 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 8-3-0 this year after they defeated Seattle in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. The Canadiens led 3-0 in the third period, but they allowed Seattle to force overtime, before getting the win just 44 seconds into the extra period. Montreal recorded 21 shots on goal, won 61.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-2 on the power play in the game. The Canadiens got goals from Caufield (2), Newhook, and Slafkovsky, while Dobes stopped 18 out of 21 shots, which was an .857 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Montreal defeated the Canucks by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Oilers by a score of 6-5 before that. The Canadiens have won four of their last five games and they are currently tied for first in the Atlantic standings with 16 points. Montreal has scored 3.64 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 28.1% on the power play and 75.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with two goals and 14 assists, while Cole Caufield has added nine goals and four assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 2-3-0 with a 3.82 goals against average and an .842 save percentage this year.
Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
The Ottawa Senators are 6-5-1 this season after they defeated Calgary in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Ottawa trailed 2-1 and 3-2 in the third period, but they tied the game with about three minutes left and won in a shootout. The Senators out shot Calgary by a total of 38-29, won 65.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Ottawa got goals from Eller, Sanderson, and Zub, while Ullmark stopped 26 out of 29 shots, which was an .897 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Ottawa lost to Chicago by a score of 7-3, but did beat Boston by a score of 7-2 before that. The Senators have won four of their last five games and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 13 points. Ottawa has scored 3.58 goals per game and they have allowed 3.92 goals against per game, while also going 28.9% on the power play and 62.2% on the penalty kill this season. Tim Stutzle has led Ottawa with five goals and eight assists, while Drake Batherson has added four goals and nine assists. The projected starting goalie for Ottawa is Linus Ullmark, who is 5-4-1 with a 3.36 goals against average and an .863 save percentage this season.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Senators have lost each of their last four games at Bell Centre after coming off overtime.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six night games after coming off a shootout.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Ottawa Senators will win
- The Senators have won five of their last six games as underdogs after coming off a shootout.
- The Canadiens have lost three of their last four games after coming off overtime.
- The Senators have covered the puck line in each of their last 10 games at Bell Centre against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as favorites following a road win.
- The Senators have won the second period in each of their last six games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Senators’ last six games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the last eight games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canadiens’ last four games against the Senators following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 11 home games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has scored the last goal in three of the Canadiens’ last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Ottawa Senators Player Prop Facts
- Shane Pinto has scored at least one goal in each of the Senators’ last four road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Drake Batherson has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Saturday road appearances.
- Drake Batherson has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Senators’ last eight games.
Canadiens vs Senators Prediction
Both of these teams come into this contest playing very well over their last five games and they are both near the top of the Atlantic standings, so this should be a great game. Ottawa is 2-3-0 on the road this year, while Montreal is 3-1-0 at home. The Canadiens are coming back from a four game road trip, but their defense wasn’t great in their last three. Ottawa has gone over 6.5 goals in four straight, while Montreal has gone over 6.5 in three straight. Take the over here, as I don’t trust either team defensively.