In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers prediction for this NHL game on Monday, November 18th 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 6-10-2 this year after they defeated Columbus by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Montreal was tied at one in the second period, but they scored the last four goals for the win. The Canadiens outshot Columbus by a total of 30-26, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Anderson, Condotta, Evans, Suzuki, and Matheson, while Montembeault stopped 25 out of 26 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Canadiens lost to Minnesota by a score of 3-0 but did beat Buffalo by a score of 7-5 before that. Montreal has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.89 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 81% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with seven goals, 11 assists, and 39 shots on goal, while Sam Montembeault is 5-8-1 with a 3.10 goals-against average and a .898 save percentage this year.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 9-7-2 this season after they lost to Toronto in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Edmonton led 2-1 in the third period, but they needed a late goal just to force overtime, before picking up the loss. The Oilers outshot Toronto by a total of 30-22, won 55.8% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Draisaitl, Henrique, and McDavid, while Skinner stopped 18 out of 22 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Oilers won three games in a row against Nashville, New York, and Vancouver. Edmonton has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 17.4% on the power play and 66% on the penalty kill this season. Leon Draisaitl has led Edmonton with 13 goals, 11 assists, and 47 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 5-5-2 with a 3.28 goals against average and an .877 save percentage. The Oilers will meet the Senators, Wild, Rangers, and Utah following this game.
Why the Oilers will beat the Canadiens
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last six games at Bell Centre following a home win.
- The Oilers have won each of their last four night games at Bell Centre.
- The road team has covered the puck line in seven of the Oilers’ last eight games.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at Bell Centre following a win.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last four games following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Six of the Canadiens’ last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Thirteen of the Oilers’ last 17 road games have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last nine games following a win.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Oilers’ last four night games at Bell Centre.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games against the Oilers.
- Patrik Laine has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Patrik Laine has scored a goal in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a home underdog against Pacific Division opponents.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Jeff Skinner has scored at least one goal in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a favorite against the Canadiens.
- Leon Draisaitl has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last nine games against the Canadiens.
- Connor McDavid has recorded at least one assist in each of the Oilers’ last four games.
Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction
Edmonton comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but their last three games have been decided in overtime. The Oilers are 5-2-1 on the road, while the Canadiens are 4-4-1 at home. Montreal has won two of their last three games, but they are allowing nearly four goals against per game this year. The Oilers seem to be turning things around right now and I like them to win by at least two goals against this poor Montreal defense.