The Vegas Golden Knights get a visit from the Montreal Canadiens in NHL Betting Odds action on Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Vegas Golden Knights as -235 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.7-2 win for the Golden Knights. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden Knights sit at 38-15-4 on the season; in comparison, the Montreal Canadiens are currently 22-28-7. Looking to wager on the totals? Vegas is 32-23-2 OU, and Montreal is 24-31-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vegas vs Montreal injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 2 (Vegas Golden Knights) and the No. 19 (Montreal Canadiens) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Vegas's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 3.44 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.11 goals allowed. The Golden Knights power play is averaging 21.55% while the Canadiens defense kills off 77.65% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Montreal was a 5-2 loser on the road against the Coyotes. Bettors on Arizona at -107 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Vegas was a 4-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Oilers. They won as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Philadelphia, Tuesday, February 20th
Vegas home to Anaheim, Monday, February 19th