NHL wagering interest swings to the Winnipeg vs Montreal battle on Sunday at MTS Centre as the Jets try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

The Jets bring a 0-0 record to the battle against the 0-1 Canadiens. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Winnipeg go 0-0 so far and the Canadiens go 0-1.



View Montreal vs Winnipeg Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings:
The Jets - Canadiens odds would favor the Canadiens if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Winnipeg is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Montreal is at No. 14.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Winnipeg's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 0 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 8 at 2 goals allowed. The Jets power play is averaging 0% while the Canadiens defense kills off 100% of their penalties.

Last time out for Montreal, they were a 2-0 loser as they battled the Maple Leafs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at -102 were rewarded, while the 2 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Thrashers were a 5-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Penguins. That made winners of bettors who got Pittsburgh at +102 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.


Montreal Canadiens Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Winnipeg Jets Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing NY Rangers are 2-8
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

A few Canadiens at Jets trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Montreal's last 14 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games
Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Winnipeg's last 14 games when playing at home against Montreal
Winnipeg is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
Winnipeg is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games at home


Next up:
Montreal home to Calgary, Thursday, October 13
Winnipeg at Chicago, Thursday, October 13