The Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens meet Saturday in NHL action at the Bell Centre. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Hurricanes vs Canadiens prediction.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes recently beat the Maple Leafs and Red Wings while losing to the Penguins. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.38 goals per game and are scoring on 26.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Sebastian Aho leads Carolina with 32 goals, Seth Jarvis has 32 assists and Martin Necas has 205 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.62 goals per game and are killing 85.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Pyotr Kochetkov has given up 87 goals on 950 shots faced, while Antti Raanta has allowed 63 goals on 493 shots.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are coming off wins over the Kraken, Avalanche and Flyers. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.72 goals per game and are scoring on 17.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Nick Suzuki leads Montreal with 30 goals, Mike Matheson has 41 assists and Cole Caufield has 271 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.33 goals per game and are killing 76.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cayden Primeau has given up 48 goals on 550 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 107 goals on 1,124 shots.
Montreal Canadiens Team Facts
- The favorites have won each of the last 15 games between the Hurricanes and Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last nine night games at Bell Centre.
- The favorites have won the third period in seven of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Canadiens.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last five games following a win.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last 10 games against the Canadiens following a win.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine night games following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in six of the Hurricanes’ last seven games as favorites against the Canadiens.
- The Hurricanes have won the third period in each of their last 10 games against the Canadiens following a win.
Hurricanes vs Canadiens prediction
The Canadiens have put together a nice week with 3 big underdog wins, but they are where they are on the season for a reason. The Habs aren’t good, so don’t expect this stretch to continue much longer. Also, the Hurricanes are fighting for the Presidents’ Trophy, and they rarely lose games they shouldn’t. Additionally, the Canes have won 8 straight games against the Canadiens which includes a 4-1 win earlier this month. Give me the Hurricanes and the PL for max betting value.