- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canadiens
- Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Montreal Canadiens visit Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes on May 21 in Raleigh, NC. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL playoff hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Canadiens vs Hurricanes Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canadiens vs Hurricanes Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canadiens will cover the spread with 68.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Canadiens Best Bets & Trends
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+11.75 Units / 45% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+10.90 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 away games (+9.55 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 81% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the 1P Puck Line in 11 of their last 14 games (+6.60 Units / 25% ROI)
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.40 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+9.50 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 11 games (+9.25 Units / 73% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 9 of their last 12 games (+8.55 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+7.30 Units / 83% ROI)
Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 56-40 against the spread this NHL season (+17.25 Units / 11.26% ROI).
- Canadiens are 56-40 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.8 Units /10.08% ROI
- Canadiens are 50-42 when betting the Over for +2.65 Units / 2.46% ROI
- Canadiens are 42-50 when betting the Under for -12.55 Units /-11.99% ROI
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 38-52 against the spread this NHL season (-4.8 Units /-4.64% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 61-29 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.35 Units / 9.08% ROI
- Hurricanes are 45-44 when betting the Over for -4.05 Units / -4.02% ROI
- Hurricanes are 44-45 when betting the Under for -4.75 Units / -4.82% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | +175 |
| Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) | +190 |
| Seth Jarvis (CAR) | +190 |
| Sebastian Aho (CAR) | +190 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | +200 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) | +220 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
| Jaccob Slavin (CAR) | 0.5 +240 | 0.5 -325 |
| Jake Evans (MTL) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 0.5 +140 | 0.5 -190 |
| Josh Anderson (MTL) | 0.5 +260 | 0.5 -375 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
| Jaccob Slavin (CAR) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -110 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 1.5 +100 | 1.5 -140 |
| Josh Anderson (MTL) | 1.5 +140 | 1.5 -200 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 2.5 -130 | 2.5 -105 |
Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes
The Canadiens are 46-33 (.582) this season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens are 102-119 (.462) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens are 6-85 (.066) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .130
The Canadiens are 13-7 (.650) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .474
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Hurricanes are 51-28 (.646) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 47-21 (.691) when tied after the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Canadiens Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens have 3.5 points per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.7
The Canadiens scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Canadiens have averaged 1.24 expected goals per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
The Canadiens have drawn 52 penalties this month — most among NHL Teams
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have 227 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have averaged 0.16 expected goals per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
The Hurricanes recorded 34.3 shots per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.3
The Hurricanes have 260 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
Canadiens Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens have allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens allowed 2.4 rush chances per game in the third period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Canadiens have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Canadiens allowed opponents to score on 31% of rush chances in overtime last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
Hurricanes Defensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances in 5v5 situations since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 13% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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