Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks Preview
The Canucks and Canadiens are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens will host the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC.
The Canucks are favored in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Montreal Canadiens – Vancouver Canucks odds
Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Canucks and Canadiens did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Canucks have a record of 2-1. However, against the puck line the Canadiens went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 3-0 on an average of 8 goals per game.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Vancouver has an puck line record of 6-4 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 7-3 overall in these games.
- In their last five home games, Montreal has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 4-1.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Montreal has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Vancouver has an puck line mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction
Ahead of their matchup with Montreal, the Canucks have a 10-3-1 record. Their performance when favored is 5-1-0, while they hold a 5-2-1 record as underdogs. On the road, they have gone 5-3-0 this season and are 5-0-1 at home.
When looking at their offense, the Canucks have an average of 4.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 1st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 24th in the league. So far this year, the Canucks are 5-1 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 5-2 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Heading into this matchup vs. Montreal, goalie Casey DeSmith has started four games in this season. His current record is 3-0, and his save percentage stands at 91.1%.
Before their matchup against Vancouver, the Canadiens arrive with a 7-5-2 record. They hold a 2-0-0 record when considered the favorites and 5-5-2 when seen as the underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 2-2-2 record, while they are 5-3-0 when playing at home.
Offensively, the Canadiens come into the game at 2.9 goals per contest placing 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 22nd position in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Canadiens offense is 8th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 7th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Vancouver, goalie Jake Allen has started six games in this season. His current record is 3-2, and his save percentage stands at 91%.
Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks Betting Tips
- We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+136)
- The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Montreal Canadiens Injury Report
- Carey Price – Knee – Out
- David Savard – Hand – Out
- Chris Wideman – Back – Out
- Kirby Dach – Knee – Out
Vancouver Canucks Injury Report
- Guillaume Brisebois – Upper Body – Out
- Teddy Blueger – Ankle – Questionable
- Tucker Poolman – Head – Out
