In this article we will formulate a Utah Hockey Club vs Montreal Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, November 26th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
The Utah Hockey Club are 8-10-3 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Utah led 1-0 in the second period, but they allowed the next three goals in the game for the loss. The Hockey Club was out shot by a total of 35-26, won 45.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Utah got goals from Cooley and McBain, while Vejmelka stopped 32 out of 35 shots in the loss.
Prior to that defeat, the Hockey Club did beat Pittsburgh by a score of 6-1, but lost the three games before that. Utah has scored 2.71 goals per game and they have allowed 3.19 goals against per game, while also going 18% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with six goals, 13 assists, and 49 shots on goal, while Jaxson Stauber is making his first appearance of the season.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 7-11-2 this season after they lost to Vegas by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Montreal allowed five goals in the second period and never got back into the game. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 28-17, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Heineman and Struble, while Montembeault stopped 20 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that game, the Canadiens defeated the Oilers by a score of 3-0 and Blue Jackets by a score of 5-1. Montreal has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.80 goals against per game, while also averaging 22.4% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with seven goals, 12 assists, and 45 shots on goal, while Sam Montembeault is 6-9-1 with a 3.08 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Why the Canadiens will beat the Hockey Club
- The Canadiens have won seven of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
- Utah has lost four of its last five games.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 16 of their last 18 night games at Bell Centre following a home loss.
- Utah has lost the second period in three of its last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of Utah’s last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Canadiens’ last five night games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games at Bell Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of Utah’s three previous games as a road favorite.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Mike Matheson has recorded at least one assist in four of the Canadiens’ last five games against Central Division opponents at Bell Centre.
- Joel Armia has scored a goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games against Central Division opponents at Bell Centre.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Canadiens’ last 12 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts
- Nick Schmaltz has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Canadiens.
- Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Clayton Keller has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances against the Canadiens.
Utah Hockey Club vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
Montreal comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games and they will have the home ice advantage here. The Canadiens are 5-5-1 at home, while Utah is 4-6-2 on the road so far this season. Utah has lost seven of their last ten games and they have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last nine. I know the Canadiens have struggled to keep the puck out of their own net recently, but I think they have the goaltending advantage here. Take Montreal and the plus money.
David’s Pick Canadiens ML
AUTHOR: David Racey
The Montreal Canadiens are 7-11-2 this season after they lost to Vegas by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Montreal allowed five goals in the second period and never got back into the game. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 28-17, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Heineman and Struble, while Montembeault stopped 20 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that game, the Canadiens defeated the Oilers by a score of 3-0 and Blue Jackets by a score of 5-1. Montreal has scored 2.80 goals per game and they have allowed 3.80 goals against per game, while also averaging 22.4% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with seven goals, 12 assists, and 45 shots on goal, while Sam Montembeault is 6-9-1 with a 3.08 goals against average and an .899 save percentage this year.
Why the Canadiens will beat the Hockey Club
- The Canadiens have won seven of their last eight night games against Central Division opponents.
- Utah has lost four of its last five games.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 16 of their last 18 night games at Bell Centre following a home loss.
- Utah has lost the second period in three of its last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of Utah’s last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of the Canadiens’ last five night games following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 10 games at Bell Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of Utah’s three previous games as a road favorite.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Mike Matheson has recorded at least one assist in four of the Canadiens’ last five games against Central Division opponents at Bell Centre.
- Joel Armia has scored a goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games against Central Division opponents at Bell Centre.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Canadiens’ last 12 games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts
- Nick Schmaltz has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances against the Canadiens.
- Nick Schmaltz has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Clayton Keller has recorded an assist in each of his last six appearances against the Canadiens.
Utah Hockey Club vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
Montreal comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games and they will have the home ice advantage here. The Canadiens are 5-5-1 at home, while Utah is 4-6-2 on the road so far this season. Utah has lost seven of their last ten games and they have scored two goals or fewer in six of their last nine. I know the Canadiens have struggled to keep the puck out of their own net recently, but I think they have the goaltending advantage here. Take Montreal and the plus money.
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