Fans betting on NHL look for value at PPG Paints Arena on Wednesday as the host Pittsburgh Penguins battle the Montreal Canadiens in hockey odds action.
A 4-1.7 result in favor of the Penguins is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Penguins bring a 41-27-5 record to the battle against the 26-35-12 Canadiens. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Pittsburgh go 40-31-2 so far and the Canadiens go 31-40-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Montreal injuries news.
The Canadiens - Penguins odds would favor the Penguins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Pittsburgh is rated No. 2 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Montreal is at No. 25.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.26 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 23 at 3.15 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 25.65% while the Canadiens defense kills off 75.21% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Montreal was a 2-0 loser at home against the Panthers. Bettors on Florida at -155 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (2) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Islanders on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +175 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Buffalo, Friday, March 23rd
Pittsburgh home to New Jersey, Friday, March 23rd