In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 23rd 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 7-10-2 this year after they defeated Edmonton by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Montreal scored once in the second and twice in the third for the shutout win. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 30-25, won 43.6% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Evans, Gallagher, and Guhle, while Montembeault stopped all 30 shots that he faced in the win.
Prior to that game, the Canadiens defeated Columbus by a score of 5-1 but lost to Minnesota by a score of 3-0 before that. Montreal has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 3.68 goals against per game, while also going 21.5% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with seven goals, 12 assists, and 43 shots on goal, while Sam Montembeault is 6-8-1 with a 2.85 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage this year.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 12-6-2 this season after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Vegas led 2-0 in the third period but nearly gave the game away late. The Golden Knights were outshot by a total of 40-32, won 43.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Eichel, and Howden, while Samsonov stopped 38 out of 40 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Golden Knights lost to Toronto by a score of 3-0 and Washington by a score of 5-2. Vegas has scored 3.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.10 goals against per game, while also going 30.8% on the power play and 76.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with six goals, 23 assists, and 60 shots on goal, while Adin Hill is 8-4-1 with a 3.07 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this year.
Why the Canadiens will beat the Golden Knights
- The Golden Knights have lost five of their last six games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have won each of the Golden Knights’ last three games.
- The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as road favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 10 of the last 11 games between the Golden Knights and Canadiens.
- The underdogs have won the first period in each of the Golden Knights’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Canadiens’ last eight home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Eleven of the Golden Knights’ last 13 games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goal line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 14 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games following a win.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last six games against the Golden Knights.
- Mike Matheson has recorded at least one assist in five of the Canadiens’ last six home games.
- Patrik Laine has scored a goal in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a home underdog against Pacific Division opponents.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Mark Stone has recorded at least one point in each of his last 10 appearances with the Golden Knights as favorites.
- William Karlsson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against the Canadiens after playing less than 20 minutes in the Golden Knights’ last game.
Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction
Montreal comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have outscored their last two opponents by a total of 8-1. The Canadiens are 5-4-1 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 4-4-2 on the road. Vegas has lost two of their last three games, but they are the much better offensive team in this matchup. Vegas has been a completely different team on the road this season and Montreal has some momentum, so give me the Canadiens to get the win here.