Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions
On Monday night, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Edmonton Oilers at Centre Bell. The Canadiens are currently struggling, sitting at the bottom of the
Game outlook
On Monday night, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Edmonton Oilers at Centre Bell. The Canadiens are currently struggling, sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic division with 14 points in 18 games. They have a record of 3-6-1 in their last ten games. On the other hand, the Oilers are in a better position, sitting 5th in the Pacific division with 20 points in 18 games and a record of 6-3-1 in their last ten contests. Edmonton is heavily favored to win at -270, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The opening line had Edmonton at -255, but it has since shifted to -265.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Oilers -265 | Canadiens +223
Spread: Oilers -1.5 (-106) | Canadiens +1.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 73%.
Edmonton Oilers
In their latest game, the Edmonton Oilers fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime, with a final score of 4-3. Despite the loss, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl put in solid performances, each contributing a goal and an assist. Edmonton currently ranks 21st in goals per game at 2.78, but ranks 2nd in shots on goal with an average of 33.3 per game. The team is 4th overall in face-off win rate at 53.3% and 22nd on the power play with a 17.4% success rate. Draisaitl leads the team in points with 24, while McDavid is close behind with 21 points. The Oilers' defense is ranked 18th in goals against at 3.17 per game, and their penalty kill ranks last in the NHL with a 66% kill rate. Stuart Skinner has been the primary goaltender with 12 starts, while Calvin Pickard has also seen time in net. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 12 and a record of 9-7-2 this season.