Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Canucks vs. Canadiens NHL Odds
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(3-6-3) Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens (5-6-1)
Date: Wednesday November 9th
Time: 7:30 PM ET
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Canucks -133 Canadiens +105 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Canucks -1.5 +160 Canadiens +1.5 -225
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.5
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We may be in for one of the sloppiest games of the week, as two struggling teams meet in Bell Centre on no rest. After quite a bit of improvement by both teams in the off season, it’s a shock to many how much they’ve stumbled this season.
With that being said, which can overcome their obstacles and begin a new chapter to their year?
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks enter this contest on the second leg of a back-to-back, also desperate to get some momentum going after a terrible start to this year’s tenure.
Offensively speaking, Vancouver’s ranked mid-tier at 13th for goals, but horribly at 23rd for shots per tilt. Nerve-rackingly, they’re only getting off 30.5 shots on average, but scoring 3.4 goals on those attempts.
Over and above, The Canucks ranked astoundingly on the powerplay, with a 3rd ranking and capitalizing 30.2% of the time.
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On the defensive side of things, they’re allowing 32.6 shots, which are resulting in a worrisome 4.2 goals per outing: ranking 20th and 29th, in the NHL.
Furthermore, their penalty killing efficacy is last in the league, by letting opposing teams to score on 39.5% of their chances.
In relation to the expected goaltending, Thatcher Demko is slated to make the start for Vancouver, he’s managed a terrible record of 1-6-2 this season with a 3.90 GAA.
Montreal Canadiens
Likewise, to their opponent, The Canadiens will be battling this game on no rest, and potentially a four-game skid, depending on tonight’s outcome.
In the offensive zone, Montreal’s only managing 2.8 goals per game, as they’re getting off just 28.5 shots per outing. To no one’s suprise, these stats equate to a rank of 25th for both.
Lamentably, they’re only capitalizing on 15.2% of their opportunities, placing them 28th in the NHL.
Defensively speaking, The Canadiens are ranked 21st for goals against, and 22nd for shots against per game. Rankings brought to life by Montreal permitting 3.3 goals, on 33.4 shots on average.
Additionally, they’re allowing opposing teams to score on 22.5% of their chances, although their best defensive rank, at 17th.
Luckily for Canadiens fans, their young upcoming goalie is expected to start the game on Wednesday. So far, he’s dumbfounded many with his 2.47 GAA, 0.928 save percentage, and 2-1-1 record.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Vancouver is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against Atlantic division.
- The total has gone OVER in Vancouver’s last 4 road games.
- Montreal is 4-15 in their last 19 games against Pacific division.
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Montreal’s last 9 games playing on no rest.
- The favorite is 17-7 SU in these squads last 24 matchups.
Free Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL Prediction
In the tale of two Canadian squads, which can pick up their skate straps and turn this season into a meaningful one? In our opinion, The Canadiens possess the much better goaltending for this matchup, as Demko’s been struggling to stop anything this year.
Nonetheless, Vancouvers cashing consistent overs on the road, while their opponent is cashing them on no rest.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: OVER 6.5
In our thinking process, we’ve decided to combine the total trends with Vancouvers terrible goaltending, and in that matter, we’re expecting the over to cash Wednesday night.
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