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Montreal Canadiens Face Off Against Utah Hockey Club in Cross-Conference Showdown with Playoff Implications

The NHL betting action continues on Tuesday, January 14 with a 13-game card, including a cross-conference battle between the Utah Hockey Club and the Montreal Canadiens at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT. This game marks the conclusion of their two-game regular-season set, with Utah previously winning 3-2 in overtime. Utah opens as the favorite at -150, and the line has remained steady. Will Utah sweep Montreal? Find out more about this Canadiens vs. Hockey Club prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Canadiens +130 | Jazz -150
• Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (-195) | Jazz -1.5 (+168)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 60%.

Montreal vs Utah Stats

Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have been on a strong run recently, only dropping three of their last 12 games. Despite a shootout defeat to the Dallas Stars last Saturday, the Canadiens have been performing well, with four consecutive games going to overtime. Patrik Laine's power-play goal gave Montreal the lead against Dallas, but they ultimately fell short in the shootout. Goalie Sam Montembeault had an impressive 34 saves in the game. Overall, the Canadiens have a 15-15-3 record with a 2.88 GAA and a .901 save percentage. They allow 3.29 goals per game and score 2.95 goals per game. In terms of power rankings, Montreal is ranked 18 in offense, 26 in defense, and has a 20-18-4 record for the season. Consider taking advantage of sports betting promotions for upcoming Canadiens games.

Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Hockey Club has been struggling lately, winning only two of their last ten games and scoring just 21 goals during that stretch. They are currently ranked 25th in the league in goals for and 13th in goals against. After a 2-1 home loss to the New York Islanders, they have now lost three of their last four games. Goalie Connor Ingram made 30 saves in his first appearance since November 18 but fell to 6-5-3 for the season with a 3.49 GAA and .877 save percentage. Karel Vejmelka is expected to start in the next game against the Canadiens. Utah will be missing key players in winger Dylan Guenther and defenseman Robert Bortuzzo. For better chances of winning, the team may need to rely on the guidance of top hockey handicappers. Additionally, the Utah Jazz has a power ranking of 14 and is ranked #25 for offense and #13 for defense. Montreal has had success in their recent matchups against Utah.

Canadiens Showing Promise as Underdogs Against Hockey Club Amid Injury Concerns

I am hesitant to support the Hockey Club at -170 due to Dylan Guenther's injury and the recent offensive struggles of the team. Conversely, the Canadiens have shown improvement on both offense and defense, leading me to back them at +140. In their recent performances, the Canadiens have consistently scored three or more goals in nine of their last 12 games. Although Utah has the capability to challenge the Canadiens, Karel Vejmelka's strong season with a 2.25 GAA and .914 save percentage in his four starts this month, gives the Canadiens an advantage. Sam Montembeault has also shown promise with a 1-1-1 record, 2.97 GAA, and .889 save percentage this month, after finishing December with an 8-4-0 record, 2.53 GAA, and .909 save percentage. Promising a competitive match, both teams possess notable strengths and weaknesses.

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