Is this a sign of a turnaround for the Montreal Canadiens? After enduring their worst Sportsbook 10-game stretch since 1939, the Habs have won two of their last three games and hop on the bus to the Canadian Tire Centre to face the Ottawa Senators on Monday night. Despite the Habs’ recent success, the Sens will be the smart moneyline pick as the Habs are 1-5 SU on the road this season.
- The visiting team is 2-5 SU in the last seven games in this matchup.
- Kyle Turris is not expected to suit up for the Senators tonight.
- Montreal is 1-13 ATS in its last 14 games.
Ottawa’s puckline should also be seriously considered, Sportsbook at +261. Ottawa is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games, dating back to last season. On the other side of the puck, Montreal has been an awful puckline pick for bettors, going 2-9 ATS in 11 games this season. Although the Habs may have found some recent magic, they’re still dead last in the Eastern Conference standings and can’t be trusted until they string together more puckline success this season.
The OVER looks like a great wager for bettors in this matchup. The total has gone OVER in four of Ottawa’s last five games and the Sens’ fifth-ranked offense is averaging just under four goals per game this season. The Habs, on the other hand, have been a nightmare defensively, allowing just under four goals per game and ranking 29th in the league. The total has gone OVER in six of Montreal’s last seven games and with the total Sportsbook at 5.5, the OVER seems like a shoo-in.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL oddsmakers at Sportsbook had the Ottawa Senators as -134 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those OVER/UNDER betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.4-2.7 victory for the Senators. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Ottawa Senators are 5-1-5 overall while the Montreal Canadiens are 3-7-1. As for the totals, Ottawa is 7-4 on the OU, and Montreal is 7-3-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ottawa vs Montreal injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Ottawa Senators rated this week at No. 20 and the Montreal Canadiens sitting at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Ottawa's No. 5-ranked offense, averaging 3.73 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.82 goals allowed. The Senators power play is averaging 19.57% while the Canadiens defense kills off 78.38% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Ottawa was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Devils. Bettors on New Jersey at -130 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Montreal is 1-13 ATS in its last 14 games
- Montreal is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games
- Montreal is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Ottawa is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games
- Ottawa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Minnesota, Thursday, November 2
Ottawa home to Detroit, Thursday, November 2
