| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VGK | 0 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6.5 |
| MON | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +152 |
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Vegas Golden Knights Favored to Win Against Montreal Canadiens in Non-Conference Showdown at Centre Belle
The Vegas Golden Knights (12-6-2) are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens (7-10-2) in a non-conference matchup at Centre Belle. The Golden Knights are hoping to continue their winning streak on the road after defeating the Senators in Ottawa, while the Canadiens aim to secure their third straight home win. With Vegas winning their previous matchup against Montreal last season, they are favored to win with the opening line at -170. Be sure to tune in at 7:00 PM Eastern Time for what is sure to be an exciting game.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Golden Knights -170 | Canadiens +149
- Spread: Golden Knights -1.5 (+145) | Canadiens +1.5 (-175)
- Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 63%.
Vegas vs Montreal Stats
Vegas Golden Knights
The Golden Knights ended their two-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Senators in Ottawa, thanks to goalie Ilya Samsonov's strong performance. Samsonov bounced back from recent struggles, stopping all but two of Ottawa's 40 shots on goal. Vegas took an early lead and improved their impressive 12-1-1 record against the Senators since joining the league in 2017. Center Ivan Barbashev contributed two assists in the win. Despite recent offensive struggles, Vegas has a solid power ranking of 3 and is ranked 4th in offense, averaging 3.79 goals per game. However, they are ranked 17th in defense, allowing an average of 3.16 goals against per game. The team's key injuries include defenseman Alex Pietrangelo and RW Victor Oloffson who remain sidelined. Vegas currently holds a 12-6-2 record for the season.
Montreal Canadiens Analysis
The Montreal Canadiens have been on a successful streak, winning three of their last four games, including a shutout victory against the Edmonton Oilers where goalie Sam Montembeault made 30 saves. Brendan Gallagher, Kaiden Guhle, and Jake Evans contributed to the scoring. Montreal's defense has been strong, limiting opponents to three goals or less in their recent games. Despite key injuries to Patrik Lane and Rafael Harvey-Pinard, the team continues to perform well. The Canadiens currently have a power ranking of 28, rank 20th in offense, 31st in defense, and have a record of 7-10-2. Vegas has struggled against Montreal, going 0-2-1 in their last three matchups.
Vegas Golden Knights poised for victory over struggling Montreal Canadiens
The Vegas Golden Knights have demonstrated their dominance over the Montreal Canadiens in their previous four matchups, with two consecutive wins at Centre Belle. Montreal's goaltenders have struggled against the formidable Vegas offense, conceding six goals in their last two encounters. The Canadiens have shown inconsistency at home this season, winning only half of their games, with a concerning trend of losing nearly 60% of their matches at Centre Belle in 2023. Vegas holds a significant offensive advantage, ranking among the top teams in the NHL in multiple categories, while Montreal ranks in the bottom half. With Canadiens goaltenders ranking poorly in average goals allowed per game, it is likely that the Golden Knights will have ample scoring opportunities in the upcoming contest. Given these statistics and trends, a Vegas victory on the road on Saturday seems probable. I recommend betting on Vegas.
