NHL Betting Line Favors the Montreal Canadiens over the New York Islanders Monday

The visiting New York Islanders hope for a solid performance on Monday as they look to steal a win at Bell Centre against the Montreal Canadiens.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Montreal Canadiens as -120 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 6 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Canadiens to win this game 3.7-2.4. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Canadiens sit at 18-20-5 on the season; in comparison, the New York Islanders are currently 22-18-4. Looking to wager on the totals? Montreal is 18-23-2 OU, and New York is 29-12-3 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs New York injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 9-ranked Montreal Canadiens and the No. 20-rated New York Islanders in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Montreal's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 2.58 goals per game, against a Islanders defense that ranks No. 31 at 3.64 goals allowed. The Canadiens power play is averaging 19.38% while the Islanders defense kills off 73.91% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

New York was a 7-2 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Rangers. They won as +120 underdogs, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

Montreal lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Bruins on January 13. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

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