A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Vancouver Canucks dueling the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday at Bell Centre.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Vancouver Canucks in this one, they Canucks listed earlier today as underdogs of 160 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5.5, depending on the book.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3-2.8 result in favor of the Canadiens today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Vancouver Canucks have seen them go 16-19-6 so far this season, while the Canadiens are at 17-20-4. In totals betting, the Montreal Canadiens are 16-23-2, while the Canucks are 23-18. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs Vancouver injuries news.
The Montreal Canadiens sit at No. 18 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Vancouver Canucks sit at a No. 22 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Montreal Canadiens No. 29-ranked offense (2.51 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.29 goals per game allowed. The Canadiens Sportsbook has clicked at a 18.85% rate while the Canucks have a 77.93% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Maple Leafs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at -213 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Montreal was a 2-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Lightning. They won as favorites, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Vancouver at Washington, Tuesday, January 9th
Montreal home to Boston, Saturday, January 13th