Anaheim Ducks look to upset Montreal Canadiens in Monday matchup

Game outlook

The Anaheim Ducks and Montreal Canadiens, both currently in last place in their divisions, will face off in a game on Monday. Anaheim, coming off a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, has lost their last two games and five of their last seven. Montreal, after a 4-2 defeat by the Washington Capitals, has lost five of their last eight. Anaheim will be missing Trevor Zegras, Urho Vaakanainen, and Robby Fabbri, while Montreal will be without Carey Price. Montreal is the favored team with opening odds at -145.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mighty Ducks +127 | Canadiens -145

Spread: Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-205) | Canadiens -1.5 (+173)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Montreal will win straight-up is 59%.

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks currently have a goals-for average of 2.4 and a goals-against average of 3.0, ranking 30th and 18th respectively in the league. They are averaging 27.5 shots per game (26th) while allowing an average of 33.3 shots against per game (32nd). The Ducks have a power play ranking of 30th, scoring only 15.1% of the time with the man advantage, and a penalty kill ranking of 26th, successfully holding opponents scoreless 75.4% of the time when shorthanded. Anaheim's leading goal scorers are Troy Terry, Frank Varano, and Leo Carlsson with six goals each, with Terry also leading in assists and points. The team has multiple players with double-digits in points, and Olen Zellweger leads in plus/minus. Goalie Lukas Dostal has a record of 6-7-2 with a 2.73 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. Anaheim currently has a power ranking of 28 and is ranked 30th in offense, 17th in defense, and has a record of 10-12-3 for the season. If you are struggling with hockey betting, NHL Picks are available to help you achieve success.