
Free NHL Prediction: Canadiens vs. Islanders Odds
Looking for Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders Free NHL Daily picks & NHL odds? NHL betting sees the Canadiens taking on the Islanders on Saturday, October 19th at UBS Arena Stadium, in Elmont, NY. Cappers Picks provides complimentary handicapping picks all NHL season long including all NHL games so stay tuned for more FREE NHL predictions like this Montreal New York matchup.
NHL Handicapping Analysis:
(2-3-0) Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders (1-2-2)
- NHL Starting Goalies: Sam Montembeault vs. Semyon Varlamov
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Venue: UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
NHL Puckline Betting Lines: Canadiens +1.5 | Islanders -1.5 (Bet Now!)
Hockey Moneyline Odds: Canadiens +180 | Islanders -219
NHL Total: O/U 6
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Sam Montembeault vs. Semyon Varlamov
Get ready for a thrilling goaltending showdown tonight: Sam Montembeault vs. Semyon Varlamov! Montembeault is coming off a solid performance, despite a 4-1 loss to the Kings on Thursday, where he stood tall and turned away 31 of 34 shots. After a tough night against the Penguins, where he let in five, he rebounded strong. So far, he’s been the man between the pipes for three of Montreal’s four games, boasting an impressive 2.03 GAA and a stellar .933 save percentage. Montembeault’s been sharp, and he’s hungry for another standout performance.
On the other side, Varlamov is looking for redemption after a rocky start to his season. He allowed two goals on 26 shots in a 3-0 shutout loss to the Stars last Saturday. So far, it’s been a bit of a bumpy road, with seven goals against in his first couple of appearances, leaving him with a winless 0-1-1 record.
In the season series between the two teams last season, the Canadiens came out on top, posting a 2-1 record. The Canadiens went 3-0-3 against the puck line in these matchups.
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Montreal Canadiens
Montreal fell to 2-3-0 after a 4-1 road loss to the Kings. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
Montreal scored first, with Justin Barron finding the net at 7:02 in the first period. However, the Kings responded with four unanswered goals. The Canadiens struggled defensively, giving up the tying goal at 18:20 in the first period.
Montreal Canadiens Stats
Montreal’s offense was held to just one goal in their 4-1 loss to the Kings. Justin Barron netted his first goal of the season at 12:58 in the first period. The Canadiens took 27 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again.
Nick Suzuki added his fourth assist of the season, while Cole Caufield picked up his first assist on Barron’s goal. Montreal recorded 13 giveaways in the game.
After Montreal took a 1-0 lead, the Canadiens’ defense gave up four consecutive goals, including two in the third period. Sam Montembeault made 28 saves with a 90.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 9 takeaways and 34 hits. The Canadiens will look to tighten up after allowing the Kings to score at 18:20 of the first period, 1:37 into the second, and twice more in the third.
New York Islanders
Following a 1-0 overtime loss to the Blues, the Islanders now sit at 1-2-2 for the season. New York entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 1 goal.
Despite being shut out, the Islanders had their chances, putting 34 shots on goal. The Blues scored 2:04 into overtime, handing New York another defeat.
New York Islanders Stats
The Islanders were shut out in their last game, despite putting 34 shots on goal. They also recorded 13 giveaways.
New York failed to score in regulation and overtime, marking the first time this season they’ve been held scoreless.
Defensively, the Islanders held the Blues scoreless through regulation, with Ilya Sorokin making 29 saves and posting a 96.7% save percentage. The Islanders’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 23 hits. However, they gave up the game’s only goal just 2:04 into overtime.
Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders NHL Hockey Betting Trends
- The Canadiens are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Islanders are 2-3 puck line in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Canadiens are 6-4 puck line in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Islanders have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Canadiens’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 3-0.
- The Islanders’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free NHL Hockey Betting Prediction: Canadiens +1.5
For those seeking a straight moneyline bet, the Islanders are the top choice. Nonetheless, with a payout of -219, you might want to use this bet as a part of a parlay to get better odds.
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Canadiens to cover. Even in the event of a Islanders victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Canadiens should cover the puck line.
If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark.
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