Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Pick and Betting Preview

Bell Centre hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Montreal Canadiens and the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Montreal Canadiens as -175 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 0.2-0 win for the Canadiens on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Montreal Canadiens are 18-4-3 so far on the season. The Columbus Blue Jackets, meanwhile, are 10-15-0. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Montreal go 14-7-4 and the Blue Jackets go 11-13-1 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs Columbus injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 3-ranked Montreal Canadiens and the No. 25-rated Columbus Blue Jackets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Montreal's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.52 goals per game, against a Blue Jackets defense that ranks No. 26 at 3.04 goals allowed. The Canadiens power play is averaging 23.86% while the Blue Jackets defense kills off 81.11% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Columbus lost its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Blues on November 28. Bettors who backed the Blues at -214 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Montreal lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Devils on November 28. Bettors who backed the Devils at +137 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.

Betting Trends
  • Columbus is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games on the road
  • Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
  • Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 13 of Montreal's last 18 games
  • Montreal is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Columbus home to Florida, Friday, December 4th
Montreal home to Washington, Thursday, December 3rd

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