The Montreal Canadiens need a win after losing 5 of their last 8 games. The Winnipeg Jets look to stay hot after winning 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets prediction.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Predators and Penguins last week but most recently beat the Islanders. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring on 16.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Sean Monahan leads Montreal with 9 goals, Nick Suzuki has 17 assists and Cole Caufield has 115 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.37 goals per game and are killing 72.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has given up 37 goals on 375 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 39 goals on 439 shots.
Montreal Canadiens Team Facts
- The underdogs have won nine of the Canadiens’ last 12 games at Canada Life Centre.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Canadiens’ last four games.
- The Canadiens have lost the second period in five of their last six games following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Canadiens’ last 13 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
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Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets rebounded from a loss to the Sharks with recent wins over the Kings and Avalanche. The Winnipeg Jets are averaging 3.34 goals per game and are scoring on 17 percent of their power play opportunities. Kyle Connor leads Winnipeg with 17 goals, Mark Scheifele has 22 assists and Nikolaj Ehlers has 78 shots on goal. Defensively, the Winnipeg Jets are allowing 2.59 goals per game and are killing 75.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Connor Hellebuyck has given up 53 goals on 640 shots faced, while Laurent Brossoit has allowed 18 goals on 197 shots.
Winnipeg Jets Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Jets’ last three games.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games.
- The Jets have won the first period in each of their last four night games following a home win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Canadiens and Jets.
Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets prediction
There’s value with the Montreal Canadiens and the plus money considering they’ve won 7 of the last 10 meetings against the Jets. However, the Habs and Jets are in different area codes right now, as Montreal can’t string together good offense and have lost 5 of its last 8 games. The Jets remain one of the hottest teams in the league and are firing on all cylinders offensively and defensively. Give me the Jets and the PL for max betting value.
