Montreal Canadiens vs San Jose Sharks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks will face each other, looking to improve after rough seasons. The Canadiens have 8-9-2 record with three wins in their last 10
Game outlook
The Montreal Canadiens and San Jose Sharks will face each other, looking to improve after rough seasons. The Canadiens have 8-9-2 record with three wins in their last 10 games. The Sharks have a 3-15-1 record and they are the worst in the Western Conference. Montreal is the betting favorite at -145, and this game looks to be an exciting one. For anyone struggling with NHL betting, there are picks available that can potentially help.
Game Info
When: Friday, 11/24/2023 @ 3:30pm EST
Where: SAP Center at San Jose Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Canadiens -145 | Sharks +121
Spread: Canadiens -1.5 (+179) | Sharks +1.5 (-215)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Montreal will win straight-up is 59%.
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens' season has been challenging, and they have struggled to produce offensively, with a team average of 2.89 goals scored per game. Nevertheless, Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Sean Monahan have combined to score 17 goals and 28 assists to lead the top two lines. With only six skaters with five goals or more and five having six assists or more, it's been difficult for the offense to avoid being overly top-heavy. The defense has also been poor, allowing 3.53 goals per game, while Kaiden Guhle and Johnathan Kovacevic have each contributed 1.8 defensive point shares. Goaltender Jake Allen has been a notable performer, with a .907 save percentage and a 3.54 goals-against average on 280 shots, yielding 1.4 goals saved above average. The Canadiens possess a 21st-ranked offense (averaging 2.95 goals per game), a 26th-ranked defense (allowing 3.63 goals per game), and an 6-3 record.