Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens prediction 1-18-24 Picks

The Montreal Canadiens need a win after losing 7 of their last 11 games. The Ottawa Senators need a win after losing 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators prediction.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens rebounded from a loss to the Oilers with wins over the Avalanche and Devils. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring on 18.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 14 goals, Nick Suzuki has 25 assists and Mike Matheson has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 72.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has given up 50 goals on 504 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 60 goals on 670 shots.

Montreal Canadiens Team Facts

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last six games following a road win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Canadiens’ last six games.
• The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 14 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Ottawa Senators Betting Preview

The Ottawa Senators recently lost to the Sabres and Avalanche, while beating the Sharks. The Ottawa Senators are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring on 16.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Brady Tkachuk leads Ottawa with 18 goals, Tim Stutzle has 31 assists and Drake Batherson has 103 shots on goal. Defensively, the Ottawa Senators are allowing 3.77 goals per game and are killing 71.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Anton Forsberg has allowed 46 goals on 413 shots faced, and Joonas Korpisalo has given up 89 goals on 769 shots.

Ottawa Senators Team Facts

• The favorites have won each of the Senators’ last nine games.
• The Senators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Senators’ last nine games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Senators have won the first period in each of their last five games as home favorites following a loss.

Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators prediction

The Ottawa Senators should be favored as they’re at home, and they’ve owned the Habs lately with wins in 6 straight meetings, most of those games not being close. I get it. However, this is a massive price for a Senators team that’s coming off a brutal two-week stretch. Neither the Canadiens nor Senators are going anywhere fast at the moment. If forced to pick a side, I want plus money attached to it. Give me the Canadiens and the more favorable price.