The Arizona Coyotes will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Montreal Canadiens pay a visit to Gila River Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Arizona Coyotes as 140 underdogs earlier today. The over under opened at 5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.2-1.2 win for the Coyotes on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Arizona Coyotes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Montreal Canadiens will look to vanquish their hosts on Thursday, as they are 30-17-8 this season, while the Coyotes are 17-28-6. Montreal is 22-23-10 against the total, while Arizona is 17-27-7 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona vs Montreal injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 26-ranked Arizona Coyotes and the No. 15-rated Montreal Canadiens in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Arizona Coyotes No. 29-ranked offense (2.27 goals per game) against a Montreal Canadiens defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.51 goals per game allowed. The Coyotes Sportsbook has clicked at a 15.48% rate while the Canadiens have a 79.49% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Montreal was a 4-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Avalanche. They lost as -205 underdogs, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Arizona was a 3-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Sharks. They won as +239 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal home to St. Louis, Saturday, February 11th
Arizona home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, February 11th