The Pittsburgh Penguins will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Montreal Canadiens invade PPG Paints Arena on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Montreal Canadiens in this one, they Canadiens listed earlier today as underdogs of 248 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 6, depending on the book.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3-2.8 result in favor of the Penguins. 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 Penguins sit at 44-28-6 on the season; in comparison, the Montreal Canadiens are currently 28-37-12. Looking to wager on the totals? Pittsburgh is 45-31-2 OU, and Montreal is 34-41-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Montreal injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 2 (Pittsburgh Penguins) and the No. 23 (Montreal Canadiens) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 6-ranked offense, averaging 3.29 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.16 goals allowed. The Penguins power play is averaging 25.73% while the Canadiens defense kills off 74.49% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Montreal was a 4-2 Sportsbook at home against the Red Wings. Bettors on Montreal at -138 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Devils on March 29. Bettors who backed the Penguins at -124 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
- Montreal is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Montreal is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games
- Montreal is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal home to New Jersey, Sunday, April 1st
Pittsburgh home to Washington, Sunday, April 1st
