New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens square off in an Eastern Conference matchup, with the Islanders leading the Metropolitan Division in the standings with a 14-7-7
Game outlook
The New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens square off in an Eastern Conference matchup, with the Islanders leading the Metropolitan Division in the standings with a 14-7-7 record, while the Canadiens remain at the bottom of the Atlantic Division under a 12-13-4 record. The Islanders are looking to maintain their hot streak with a 5-0-1 record in December, while the Canadiens seek to bounce back from dropping two in a row. With the Islanders being the betting favorite, NHL Picks are sure to make a hockey fan a winner in this highly anticipated matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Islanders -130 | Canadiens +115
Spread: Islanders -1.5 (+183) | Canadiens +1.5 (-218)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.
New York Islanders
The Islanders have been having a successful season offensively, leading the league with 3.07 goals per game in December and being powered by Mathew Barzal and Bo Horvat's 20 goals and 36 assists each. The offense has also received contributions from Brock Nelson, Kyle Palmieri, Pierre Engvall and Noah Dobson, who has five goals and 24 assists from the point. Despite the offense succeeding, the defense has been struggling, allowing 3.14 goals per game. Noah Dobson and Alexander Romanov are the bright spots, posting 3.9 defensive point shares and 131 blocked shots. The bright spot in the backline has been Semyon Varlamov with a .921 save percentage, a 2.60 goals against average, and 5.9 goals saved above average. The Islanders have earned a power ranking of 13 and are 14-7-8 this season, ranked 18th in offense and 16th in defense.