Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Canadiens
The Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, 24-12-5 on the road) take on the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, 24-15-2 at home) at Bell Centre in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series is tied 1-1.
There’s a Case for Backing Canes
We’re keeping our betting prediction nice and simple by heading to the Moneyline. Take the -137 that the Hurricanes are able to secure a victory over the Canadiens.
Canes Fought Back to Even Series
The opening two games at Lenovo Center have been split, with Montreal winning 6-2 in Game 1 before Carolina responded with a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 2.
In Game 2, the Canes recorded 25 shots on goal, with Nikolaj Ehlers scoring twice and Eric Robinson adding the other. The Canadiens managed just 12 shots, with Josh Anderson accounting for both of their goals.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Canadiens have won six of the last 10 meetings between the teams.
Starting Goalies
Frederik Andersen (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
16-14-5
3.1
.874
0
23/24
13-2-0
1.84
.932
3
Jakub Dobes (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
29-10-4
2.8
.901
0
Carolina Hurricanes – Last 10 Games
9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 32.5 shots on goal, with a 7.9% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 1.8 goals from 23.5 shots, averaging 6.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 96.8%.
Taylor Hall is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Jackson Blake racking up 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 1.55 goal against average with a .927 save percentage, including two shutouts.
Montreal Canadiens – Last 10 Games
The Habs have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 23.9 shots on goal, with a 16.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.8%.
The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, while Alex Newhook is next best after having 9 points, 7 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.71 GAA with a .906 SV%.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks
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Game Prediction
Carolina Hurricanes are on offer at -137 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter. Our pick is that they’ll have the edge over the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.
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Key Hurricanes vs Canadiens stats:
Hurricanes have won 5 consecutive games on the road.Hurricanes have won 9 of their last 10 games.Hurricanes have won 16 of their last 20 games.Canadiens have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.Canadiens have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.Canadiens have lost their last 2 games at home.Canes Moneyline Probability
According to the top betting sites, there’s a 57.8% chance of our pick landing a return. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success between 60-65%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight road games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -149 that he goes over the line.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Anticipating a Tight Affair
For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Carolina Hurricanes are -137 favorites to win and that means a 58% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Montreal Canadiens are trading at +114.
The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you want to back Over 5.5, it’s -128.
There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.
Cole Caufield Favorite to Score the First Goal
There is +165 available that Cole Caufield finds the net at anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +1050.
Player Goals
Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)
Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)
Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)
Player Assists
Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Lane Hutson (Canadiens)
Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)
Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)
Player Shots
Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)
Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)
Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Carolina Hurricanes Stats
Montreal Canadiens Stats
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 32.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 6.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 14.3
Blocks: 19.7
Faceoff Wins : 28.9
Hits: 39.1
Giveaways: 17.6
Takeaways: 5.2
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.9
Shots: 28.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 4.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 10.1
Blocks: 17.9
Faceoff Wins : 29
Hits: 24
Giveaways: 14.8
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 23.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 5.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 17.2
Blocks: 15.4
Faceoff Wins : 29.7
Hits: 25
Giveaways: 13.5
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 25.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 7.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 23
Blocks: 16.2
Faceoff Wins : 27.7
Hits: 32
Giveaways: 13.6
Takeaways: 3.7
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
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