In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Oilers betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Tuesday, March 19th at the Rogers Place. We will take a look at:
-The Montreal Canadiens’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Edmonton Oilers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Canadiens and Oilers.
Oilers Coming off a Loss
The Oilers faced off against the Colorado Avalanche in the last game, and they played decent, but they ended up losing 3-2. The Oilers scored two goals in the third period, but it wasn’t enough. Sam Carrick scored one goal and one shot. The Oilers are averaging 3.533 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.83 goals per game. Connor McDavid is having a strong season, and he has scored 25 goals and added 81 assists.
Canadiens Have Lost Two Straight Games
The Canadiens have lost two straight games, and they can’t have much confidence at this point. In the last game against the Calgary Flames, the Canadiens scored two goals, but the defense gave up five goals. The Canadiens are averaging 2.72 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.43 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league, while the defense is ranked 26th in the league. Nick Suzuki has scored 26 goals and added 27 assists so far this season. The Canadiens will meet the Canucks after this one.
Edmonton Oilers Team Facts
- The Oilers have won each of their last 10 night games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games at Rogers Place against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Oilers have lost the first period in each of their last four night games after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 17 of the Oilers’ last 18 night games.
Montreal Canadiens Team Facts
- The underdogs have won five of the Canadiens’ last seven games at Rogers Place.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 20 of the Canadiens’ last 21 games following a road loss.
- The Canadiens have won the first period in each of their last four games against the Oilers.
Oilers vs Canadiens Betting Prediction
The Canadiens have lost two games in a row, and it’s going to become three in a row here. The Canadiens are averaging 2.71 goals, and now they are facing a good defensive team. The Oilers are averaging 3.53 goals per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Canadiens won’t be keeping up, and the Oilers are going to get the job done here. Back the Oilers on the puck line.