Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Islanders vs. Canadiens NHL Odds
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(34-30-9) New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens (20-43-11)
Date: Friday April 15th
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Centre Bell, Montreal
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Islanders -155 | Canadiens +130 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Islanders +1.5 +165 | Canadiens +1.5 -190
NHL Betting Total: 5.5
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders face off on Friday in an NHL showdown at Centre Bell. When these two teams faced off on February 20th it was Montreal that won 3-2 in a shootout.
New York Islanders
The New York Islanders come into this game with a 34-30-9 record overall and they have gone 15-17-5 on the road. The Islanders faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday and the defense really struggled giving up six goals and that led to the defeat.
The Islanders are averaging 2.8 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.74 goals per game. The defense has been strong most of the season, but the offense hasn’t been good enough, and is going to need to be better in this game.
Center Brock Nelson has been the top player for the Islanders scoring 33 goals and adding 21 assists. Matthew Brazal is also having a big season scoring 14 goals and adding another 36 assists.
Montreal Canadiens
On the other side of this matchup is the Montreal Canadiens who sit with a 20-43-11 record overall and they have gone 10-21-4 at home. Coming into this game the Canadiens have lost three games in a row and in the last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets they were defeated 5-1.
Montreal is averaging 2.59 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.81 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while their defense is ranked 32nd and they need the offense to be better in this game.
The best player this season for Montreal has been Nick Suzuki and he has scored 19 goals and added another 37 assists
NHL Betting Trends:
- Islanders are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
- Islanders are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
- Islanders are 4-1 in their last 5 Friday games.
- Over is 4-0 in Islanders last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Under is 8-1 in Islanders last 9 Friday games.
- Over is 5-1 in Canadiens last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Free New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL Prediction:
Montreal is a terrible defensive team and I expect that will continue in this game. I expect the Islanders are going to play better defense than they did on Thursday night, and that will be the difference as the Islanders get the job done. Back the Islanders on the money line.
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