San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Predictions
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Sharks +1.5 @ -130
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Sharks to Make Life Tough for Canadiens
Our prediction is the Sharks +1.5 on the puck line which is available at -130. We think they’ll be able to push the Canadiens close and avoid a big defeat.
Our experts have identified their Best Bet for Sharks vs Canadiens, along with Player Props, a Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Full breakdowns and the reasoning behind the picks are available below.
San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Preview
The San Jose Sharks square off against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, October 20.
San Jose Sharks have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 3-1 loss against Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mason Marchment was the only player to find the net, with Yaroslav Askarov stopping 29 shots (.935).
Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed three consecutive home wins at Bell Centre. Last time out, Buffalo Sabres were beaten 4-3 (OT). Cole Caufield scored two goals, with Alexandre Texier and Zachary Bolduc also scoring.
H2H: 4-2 Victory for Sharks in Pair’s Last Battle
The Sharks have claimed back-to-back victories over the Habs. At SAP Center they won 7-5 before winning 4-2 at Bell Centre. It’s been five wins for each team over the previous 10 H2H meetings.
Starting Goalies
Alex Nedeljkovic (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
2-0-1
2.2
.920
0
25/26
18-14-4
2.9
.896
0
Jacob Fowler (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
3-1-0
2.2
.900
1
25/26
9-6-2
2.5
.907
1
San Jose Sharks – Last 10 Games
5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 17.5% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have given up 3.2 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.
Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 16 points, 4 goals and 10 assists, with Will Smith recording 9 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 3.67 goal against average with a .865 save percentage.
Montreal Canadiens – Last 10 Games
The Habs have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 27.5 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.0 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 5.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.
The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, while Lane Hutson is next in line after registering 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 4.45 GAA with a .860 SV%.
Best Bet
The best betting angle could be backing Sharks with a +1.5 start on the spread. -130 look value and we’re not expecting the underdogs to be easily beaten in this NHL encounter.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The +1.5 line has been covered by Sharks in 6 of their last 10 games.The +1.5 line has been covered by Sharks in 12 of their last 20 games.The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Canadiens in 12 consecutive games.The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Canadiens in 17 of their last 20 games at home.The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Canadiens in 6 consecutive games against Sharks.
Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.
Sharks +1.5 Probability
The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 56.5% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Cole Caufield (Canadiens) has failed to record an assist in 7 of the past 10 games. He might struggle to reach the Player Assists line this time around, with this prop bet available at an attractive -161.
Latest Cole Caufield Player Prop Odds
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San Jose Sharks 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.
Canadiens Big Favorites According to Latest Odds
Montreal Canadiens have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -222 favorites for this game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 69% chance of winning. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, San Jose Sharks are trading at +180.
The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you’re keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -122.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. The best sportsbooks have a huge range of pre-game and in-game betting options.
Cole Caufield Favorite to Score the First Goal
Cole Caufield is priced at +800 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and also available at odds of +120 to light the lamp at anytime.
Player Goals
Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)
Player Assists
Lane Hutson (Canadiens)
Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)
Player Shots
Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)
Micro Betting
There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
San Jose Sharks Stats
Montreal Canadiens Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 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 6 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.20 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 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 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 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.50 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 28.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 10.9
Blocks: 13.6
Faceoff Wins : 27.6
Hits: 24
Giveaways: 17.1
Takeaways: 5.2
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 26.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.4
Blocks: 14.2
Faceoff Wins : 26.7
Hits: 23.4
Giveaways: 17.7
Takeaways: 4.7
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 27.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 5.6
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 13.6
Blocks: 15.3
Faceoff Wins : 31.4
Hits: 20.9
Giveaways: 14.4
Takeaways: 4
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 27.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 6.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 20.8
Blocks: 16.7
Faceoff Wins : 31.2
Hits: 23.4
Giveaways: 15.1
Takeaways: 3.4
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.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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