The Columbus Blue Jackets look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Montreal Canadiens arrive at Nationwide Arena on Monday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Columbus Blue Jackets as 110 underdogs earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.3-2.3 win for the Blue Jackets on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Columbus Blue Jackets bring a 17-27-5 record to the battle against the 24-20-4 Canadiens. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Columbus go 23-23-3 so far and the Canadiens go 21-19-8. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Montreal injuries news.
According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 26-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets and the No. 28-rated Montreal Canadiens in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Columbus Blue Jackets No. 19-ranked offense (2.51 goals per game) against a Montreal Canadiens defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.58 goals per game allowed. The Blue Jackets Sportsbook has clicked at a 17.33% rate while the Canadiens have a 84.46% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Montreal won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Maple Leafs on January 23. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at -107 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Columbus lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Bruins on January 23. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -189 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Montreal is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
- Montreal is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
- Montreal is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Columbus
- Columbus is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
- Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games at home
- Columbus is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Montreal
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal home to Columbus, Tuesday, January 26th
