Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Picks & Predictions
Two teams looking to improve their standings in their division will face off in Ohio as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Montreal is coming off a 5-1
Game outlook
Two teams looking to improve their standings in their division will face off in Ohio as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Montreal is coming off a 5-1 victory over Detroit, while Columbus fell 5-4 in overtime against Philadelphia in their last game. The Canadiens have dominated recent matchups against the Blue Jackets, winning the last seven meetings. Columbus opens as the betting favorite at -133 and the line has remained steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Canadiens +116 | Blue Jackets -133
Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (-214) | Blue Jackets -1.5 (+180)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Columbus will win straight-up is 57%.
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens secured their third consecutive win by sweeping a home-and-home series with Detroit and claiming a home victory. With a current record of 14-16-3, the Canadiens are aiming to climb the standings in the Atlantic Division, currently sitting in sixth place. They are 13 points behind the top teams and nine points behind a playoff spot. Montreal ranks 20th in the league in offensive production, averaging 2.91 goals per game, and 29th in goals against, allowing an average of 3.55 goals per game. On special teams, they are 12th in power play success and tied for 9th in penalty killing. In their recent game against Detroit, Montreal dominated early, taking a 3-1 lead in the first period and extending it to 5-1 by the end of the second period. Goaltender Samuel Montembeault made 20 saves to secure the victory. With a power ranking of 23, Montreal ranks 22nd in offense and 31st in defense, with a record of 14-16-3 for the season.