NHL Betting Odds and Prediction - New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting New York Islanders dueling the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday at Bell Centre.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Canadiens to win this game 3.6-2.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Montreal Canadiens sport a record of 11-2-1 heading into this matchup, while the New York Islanders sit at 7-3-3 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 7-5-2 for the Canadiens and 4-8-1 for the Islanders. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs New York injuries news.

This game puts the Montreal Canadiens, most recently No. 1 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the New York Islanders, who rate a No. 8 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Montreal's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.64 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.38 goals allowed. The Canadiens power play is averaging 24% while the Islanders defense kills off 90.91% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

New York won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Devils on November 03. Bettors who backed the Islanders at -160 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Montreal lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Senators on November 03. Bettors who backed the Senators at +133 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

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