NHL betting odds interest swings to the Montreal Canadiens at Carolina battle on Thursday at PNC Arena as the Hurricanes try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Montreal Canadiens opened as 145 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.8-2.6 win for the Hurricanes 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 Carolina Hurricanes Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Montreal Canadiens have seen them go 20-24-6 so far this season, while the Hurricanes are at 23-19-8. In totals betting, the Carolina Hurricanes are 23-25-2, while the Canadiens are 21-27-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Carolina vs Montreal injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Carolina Hurricanes at No. 13 and the Montreal Canadiens at No. 20 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Carolina's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.78 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.14 goals allowed. The Hurricanes power play is averaging 19.25% while the Canadiens defense kills off 78.12% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Canadiens were a 3-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Blues. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got St. Louis at -178 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Carolina was a 2-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Senators. They won as favorites, while the total score of 3 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
- Montreal is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Montreal's last 16 games
- Montreal is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Montreal is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Carolina is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games
- Carolina is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal home to Anaheim, Saturday, February 3rd
Carolina home to Detroit, Friday, February 2nd
