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Montreal Canadiens favored to win against struggling San Jose Sharks in anticipated clash on February 4th

The upcoming matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the San Jose Sharks on February 4th at SAP Center at San Jose is anticipated to be an exciting clash between the two teams. The last season saw the teams splitting wins in a two-game series, with each team securing a victory on the road. This season, Montreal is the favored team with a betting line opening at -164, with no significant movement since then. Stay tuned for our Montreal vs. San Jose prediction as part of our NHL picks for Tuesday night.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Canadiens -164 | Sharks +142
• Spread: Canadiens -1.5 (+150) | Sharks +1.5 (-175)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Montreal will win straight-up is 62%.

Montreal vs San Jose Stats

Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens recently experienced a five-game losing streak after a solid run of form in December and January. During this rough stretch, they allowed 19 goals while only scoring eight. In their most recent game against the Anaheim Ducks, they lost 3-2 with goals from Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak. Goalie Sam Montembeault gave up three goals on 22 shots. Overall, the Canadiens have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.35 goals per game (28th in the NHL) while scoring 2.90 goals per game (16th). With a power ranking of 15, Montreal is currently ranked 16th in offense, 27th in defense, and have a 24-23-5 record for the season.

San Jose Sharks Analysis

The San Jose Sharks have been struggling recently, losing seven of their last eight games. After a brief victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they suffered a 6-2 loss to the Seattle Kraken. The Kraken dominated the game, outshooting the Sharks and scoring four consecutive goals after a tie in the first period. Goalies Yaroslav Askarov and Alexandar Georgiev struggled, with Askarov posting a 5-7-2 record and Georgiev going 2-10-0. The Sharks rank 29th overall in power rankings, with the worst offense in the league and the second-worst defense. Their record stands at 15-33-6, and they have recently gone 1-1-1 against Montreal.

Canadiens poised for resurgence against struggling Sharks defense

This presents an ideal opportunity for the Canadiens to emerge from their recent struggles. Montreal's offense has encountered significant challenges of late, but the matchup against the league's weakest defensive team provides a promising setting for a resurgence. The Sharks' defensive performance has notably declined in recent weeks, evidenced by the substantial number of goals they have conceded in recent games. The vulnerable state of San Jose's goaltending further strengthens the likelihood of Montreal securing a victory. Notably, the Canadiens have maintained an undefeated record in their three most recent road encounters with the Sharks, reflecting their ability to perform strongly away from home. Montreal's impressive 7-2-1 record in their last ten road games further reinforces their potential for success in this upcoming match.

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