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Sharks vs Canadiens Prediction 2/4/25 NHL Picks Today

Montreal Canadiens (24-23-5) vs. San Jose Sharks (15-33-6)
February 4, 2025 10:30 pm EDT
The Line: San Jose Sharks 142 / Montreal Canadiens -170; Over/Under: 6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Sharks vs Canadiens Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, February 4th at the SAP Center. Let’s take a look at a San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens pick. 

Canadiens are Struggling

The Canadiens are really struggling heading into this game and they have lost five games in a row. Two games ago against the Minnesota Wild, they ended up losing 4-0. In the last game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Canadiens scored two goals and they ended up losing 3-2. Joe Almia and Christian Dvorak did both score a goal but it wasn’t giving up three goals. Sam Montembault saved 19 of the 22 shots that he faced. 



Montreal is averaging 2.91 goals while their defense is giving up 3.346 goals per game. The offense is ranked 16th in the league while the defense is ranked 28th. They are shooting 11.2 percent which is 4th in the league. Nick Suzuki has scored 15 goals and added 13 assets so far this season. There have been five different players that have put up at least 25 points so far this season. 

Can the Sharks Bounce Back?

The Sharks offense have had their issues and they are coming off another loss in the last game. Two games against the Pittsburgh Penguins they lost 2-1. In teh last game against the Seattle Kraken, they scored two goals, but the defense gave up six goals, and that led to the defeat. Carl Grundstorm scored a goal and it wasn’t enough. Yaroslav Askarov started and he wasn’t good enough. He saved only 7 of the 11 shots that he faced. 

The Sharks are averaging 2.61 goals while their defense is giving up 3.67 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 32nd in the league. Opponents are shooting 11.3 percent which is 26th in the league. Mikael Granlund has scored 15 goals and added 30 assists so far this season. There were five different players that put up at least 32 points so far this season. 

Why the Sharks Will Beat the Canadiens 

  • The Sharks have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Canadiens.
  • The Canadiens have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
  • The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
  • The Sharks have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against the Canadiens.
  • The Sharks have won the second period in four of their last five games at SAP Center at San Jose following a road loss.

Sharks vs Canadiens Prediction

These are both offenses that have had major issues all season and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Sharks, especially are averaging only 2.61 goals per game and their offense is going to have some major issues. Look for very few quality scoring chances by both teams and this game is going to end up being a lower-scoring. Look for this game to max out at 3 goals. Back the under to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Under

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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