Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens Odds Preview with Prediction

Vancouver pays a visit to Montreal on Monday, hoping to shut down the Canadiens snipers in hockey action at Bell Centre.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you're backing the visiting Vancouver Canucks in this one, they Canucks listed earlier today as underdogs of 148 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 5, depending on the book.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.9-3 win for the Canadiens. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Montreal Canadiens bring a 13-3-2 record to the battle against the 7-6-5 Canucks. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Montreal go 10-6-2 so far and the Canucks go 8-6-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs Vancouver injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 1 (Montreal Canadiens) and the No. 8 (Vancouver Canucks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Montreal Canadiens No. 2-ranked offense (3.5 goals per game) against a Vancouver Canucks defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.56 goals per game allowed. The Canadiens Sportsbook has clicked at a 25.4% rate while the Canucks have a 78% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Vancouver was a 4-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Maple Leafs. They lost as -123 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

The Canadiens were a 6-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Avalanche. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Colorado at +162 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

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