The Boston Bruins have lost four straight games against the Montreal Canadiens as those Original Six rivals meet for the third time this season in NHL betting action on Saturday night.
Boston lost by scores of 6-4 and 5-1 in Montreal in the first two games this season between the two teams in October and November. That dropped the Bruins to 3-7 in their last 10 games against the Canadiens, with the OVER paying out in three of their last five matchups.
Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Boston Bruins as -135 moneyline Favorite in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
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Computer Prediction: Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Pick
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.9-2.8 win for the Canadiens on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
13-8-0 Boston battles the Canadiens, currently with a 15-5-1 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 9-10-2 for the Bruins and 7-10-4 for the Canadiens. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Montreal injuries news.
This game puts the Boston Bruins, most recently No. 10 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Montreal Canadiens, who rate a No. 24 in the latest survey.
How Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Stats Matchup
The game also pits Boston's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 2.71 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.48 goals allowed. The Bruins power play is averaging 21.15% while the Canadiens defense kills off 83.54% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Montreal won its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Blues on November 20. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at +111 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
The Bruins were a 4-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Blue Jackets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Boston at -112 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.
Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Betting Odds Trends
Montreal is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Montreal is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at New York, Sunday, November 23rd
Boston home to Pittsburgh, Monday, November 24th
