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Montreal Canadiens Poised to Secure Victory Against Struggling Pittsburgh Penguins in Key Division Matchup

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Montreal Canadiens in a key Metropolitan Division matchup on Thursday night at Bell Centre. The Penguins, currently 12-14-4, will be looking to climb up the standings following a recent loss to Colorado, while the Canadiens, sitting at 11-14-3, aim to build on their win over Anaheim. Pittsburgh holds a strong record of 6-2-2 in their last 10 games against Montreal. As the betting favorite opening at -121, the Penguins may have the edge in this matchup. For more insights and predictions, continue reading about the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Penguins -121 | Canadiens +108
• Spread: Penguins -1.5 (+199) | Canadiens +1.5 (-240)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 55%.

Pittsburgh vs Montreal Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered their second loss in three games with a defeat to the Avalanche after a win over Toronto. Despite averaging 2.83 goals per game, they only managed to score two goals on 27 shots in their last game. Sidney Crosby leads the team with 27 points, followed by Evgeni Malkin with 25 points and Erik Karlsson with 19 points. Defensively, the Penguins have struggled, giving up 3.80 goals per game. Tristan Jarry saved 21 of 26 shots in their last game and has a 5-4-1 record with a 3.81 GAA and .881 save percentage. Pittsburgh sits at 22nd in offense, 32nd in defense, and has a 12-14-4 record this season. To make informed decisions on NHL games, consider checking out free NHL picks.

Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens recently secured their third win in their last four games by defeating the Anaheim Ducks. They will aim to continue their momentum and secure a second consecutive victory when they face the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. Leading the Canadiens in points are Nick Suzuki with 29 points, Cole Caufield with 25 points, and Lane Hutson with 19 points. Montreal averages 2.75 goals per game and recently scored three goals on 21 shots in their last matchup. Defensively, the Canadiens have struggled, giving up an average of 3.54 goals per game. In their last game, they allowed two goals and will need a solid defensive effort to come out on top. Goaltender Sam Montembeault saved 27 of the 29 shots he faced. Currently, the Canadiens hold a power ranking of 26 and are ranked 23rd in offense, scoring an average of 2.79 goals per game, and 30th in defense, giving up an average of 3.57 points per game. Pittsburgh has gone 0-3-0 in their last three matchups against Montreal. Don't miss out on the exciting betting opportunities and sports betting promos available.

Montreal Canadiens poised for victory over struggling Pittsburgh Penguins on home ice

The Montreal Canadiens have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, securing victory in three out of their last four matchups. Conversely, the Pittsburgh Penguins have encountered challenges on the road, achieving just a split in their last four games away from home. Montreal holds a clear advantage in the upcoming game based on their offensive capabilities and efficiency on special teams. The Canadiens have scored a total of eight goals in their last three home games and have successfully converted over 22 percent of their power play opportunities. In contrast, the Penguins have struggled defensively, ranking 14th in the league in penalty kills and conceding 11 goals in their last three road games. With Pittsburgh's offensive inefficiency in recent road games, where they scored only six goals, Montreal's strong penalty kill and defensive performance at home make them the favored choice to cover the money line.

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