Canadiens vs Sharks Prediction 3/3/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Sharks Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, March 3^rd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

San Jose Sharks Preview

The Sharks have 62 points this season with a 29-25-4 record, and are 37-21 ATS and 28-28 in over/under. They have a 16-10-3 home record and a 13-15-1 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 2-1 home overtime win over the Jets, and their previous three games were a 5-4 home win over the Oilers, a 4-1 home loss to the Flames, and a 4-2 road loss to the Avalanche.

Offensively, the Sharks are averaging 3.05 goals per game and are scoring 19.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.47 goals per game and are killing 78.9% of their opponent’s power plays.

Macklin Celebrini leads the Sharks with 83 points and 29 goals, adding a team-high 54 assists. Yaroslav Askarov is the starting goalie for the Sharks, and he has a 18-16-2 record, with 3.53 GAA and .888 SV%. Alex Nedeljkovic is the backup goalie and he has a 11-9-2 record, with 2.83 GAA and .902 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens Preview

The Canadiens have 75 points this season with a 33-17-9 record, and are 35-24 ATS and 36-22 in over/under. They have a 17-11-2 home record and a 16-6-7 road record and are sitting 4th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 6-2 home win over the Capitals, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Islanders, a 5-1 road win over the Jets, and a 4-3 road overtime loss to the Wild.

Offensively, the Canadiens are averaging 3.49 goals per game and are scoring 24.3% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.20 goals per game and are killing 77.1% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nick Suzuki leads the Canadiens with 68 points and 19 goals, while Nick Suzuki leads the team in assists with 49. Jakub Dobes is the starting goalie for the Canadiens, and he has a 19-5-4 record, with 2.92 GAA and .893 SV%. Samuel Montembeault is the backup goalie and he has a 10-8-3 record, with 3.37 GAA and .874 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens @ San Jose Sharks Betting Trends: March 3, 2026

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The underdogs have won five of the Sharks’ last six games.
• The Canadiens have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 14 games as road favorites.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as underdogs against the Canadiens.
• The Sharks have won the first period in each of their last five games against the Canadiens following a win.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The road team has won eight of the last nine games between the Canadiens and Sharks.
• The Sharks have lost each of their last four night games.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last six road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games following a home win.
• The Sharks have lost the first period in each of their last six home games following a win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sharks’ last seven night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Canadiens’ last seven Tuesday games as road favorites have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight games after coming off overtime.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 19 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• William Eklund has recorded an assist in four of the Sharks’ last five games as underdogs.
• Alexander Wennberg has scored a goal in four of the Sharks’ last five games as home underdogs.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens’ last five games as favorites.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The San Jose Sharks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.47).
• The San Jose Sharks have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Penguins on December, 13.
• The Montreal Canadiens rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.49).
• The Montreal Canadiens rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (24.26%).

Canadiens vs Sharks Prediction

The Canadiens are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings and have won their last four visits in San Jose. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.

In this Canadiens vs Sharks Prediction, the Canadiens are coming as -130 road favorites. The Canadiens have been the better team this season and are 5-2 in their last 7 games. The Sharks have back-to-back wins against the Oilers and Jets at home and are the most profitable team in hockey this season. They are 3-1 in their last 4 home games and I like them as home dogs in this spot, so take them on the moneyline for plus money.