In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 20th 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 4-3-1 this season after they defeated the Sabres in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Montreal led 3-1 in the second period, but they blew the lead, before escaping in OT. The Canadiens out shot Buffalo by a total of 34-26, won 63.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Montreal was led by Cole Caufield, who had two goals, while Jacob Fowler stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, Montreal lost to the Capitals by a score of 5-4, but did beat the Sabres by a score of 4-3 in a shootout before that. The Canadiens have scored 3.13 goals per game and they have allowed 3.75 goals against per game, while also going 14.8% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led the team with four goals and six assists, while Jacob Fowler is 3-1-0 with a 2.16 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this season.
San Jose Sharks Betting Preview
The San Jose Sharks are 4-4-1 this year after they lost to the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-1 in their last game. San Jose led 1-0 in the first period, but they went scoreless over the last 46 minutes for the loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 32-31, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. San Jose was led by Mason Marchment, who had one goal, while Yaroslav Askarov stopped 29 out of 31 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Red Wings by a score of 4-3, but did defeat the Predators by a score of 3-2 before that. The Sharks have scored 2.63 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 23.1% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led the team with three goals and eight assists, while Alex Nedeljkovic is 2-0-1 with a 2.20 goals against average and a .920 save percentage this year.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last five home games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Sharks have lost eight of their last 10 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six Tuesday games as road underdogs.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in five of their last six games following an overtime win.
- The Sharks have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the San Jose Sharks will win
- The Sharks have won seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against the Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last four games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Sharks have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 games as underdogs against the Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Sharks have won the second period in each of their last seven games against the Canadiens when tied after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sharks’ last six Tuesday games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Six of the Canadiens’ last seven games 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 following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last seven Tuesday games.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens’ last four games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Juraj Slafkovsky has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
- Zachary Bolduc ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (2) this season.
San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts
- Collin Graf has scored a goal in three of the Sharks’ last four games against the Canadiens.
- Alexander Wennberg has recorded an assist in six of his last seven road appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
- William Smith has recorded at least four shots in each of his last four appearances – equal-longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.75).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (14.81%).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 31st in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.78).
- The San Jose Sharks rank 28th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.67).
Canadiens vs Sharks Prediction
San Jose comes into this matchup after losing four of their last five games and they will be on a back to back here. The Sharks are 2-2-1 on the road this year, while the Canadiens are 3-2-0 at home. Montreal has won three of their last four games, but all three of those wins came after regulation. The Canadiens have scored four goals in three straight games, while SJ has been pretty low scoring this year. Take Montreal to win by at least two goals here.