Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets Pick and Betting Preview

Montreal pays a visit to Winnipeg on Saturday, hoping to shut down the Jets snipers in hockey action at MTS Centre.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Montreal Canadiens opened as 114 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.8-1.9 win for the Jets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

7-3-2 Winnipeg battles the Canadiens, currently with a 4-8-1 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 8-4 for the Jets and 9-3-1 for the Canadiens. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Winnipeg vs Montreal injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 25-rated Montreal Canadiens taking on the No. 13-rated Winnipeg Jets in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Winnipeg's No. 12-ranked offense, averaging 3.17 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.92 goals allowed. The Jets power play is averaging 17.5% while the Canadiens defense kills off 76.09% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Montreal, they were a 6-3 loser as they battled the Wild on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Wild at -117 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Winnipeg was a 5-2 Sportsbook at home against the Stars. Bettors on Winnipeg at -105 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

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