- The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canadiens
- Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Total (Over/Under): 5.5 goals
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The Carolina Hurricanes visit Bell Centre to take on the Montreal Canadiens on May 27 in Montreal, QC. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Over/Under is 5.5 total goals.
Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Hurricanes vs Canadiens 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.
Hurricanes vs Canadiens Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canadiens will cover the spread with 66.4% 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
Hurricanes Best Bets & Trends
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+13.50 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+12.20 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 away games (+11.25 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 14 games (+10.25 Units / 64% ROI)
- The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 1P Moneyline in 16 of their last 25 away games (+9.10 Units / 26% ROI)
Canadiens Best Bets & Trends
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 14 of their last 25 games (+11.55 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 80% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the 3P Puck Line in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.45 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+5.60 Units / 16% ROI)
Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Hurricanes are 38-55 against the spread this NHL season (-7.8 Units / -7.33% ROI).
- Hurricanes are 63-30 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.35 Units /8.78% ROI
- Hurricanes are 46-46 when betting the Over for -5.15 Units / -4.95% ROI
- Hurricanes are 46-46 when betting the Under for -3.75 Units /-3.68% ROI
Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 59-40 against the spread this NHL season (+20.25 Units /12.82% ROI).
- Canadiens are 57-42 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.5 Units / 9.58% ROI
- Canadiens are 51-44 when betting the Over for +1.55 Units / 1.4% ROI
- Canadiens are 44-51 when betting the Under for -11.55 Units / -10.69% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Canadiens vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | +185 |
| Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) | +220 |
| Seth Jarvis (CAR) | +220 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) | +220 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | +240 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers (CAR) | +240 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Canadiens vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Jaccob Slavin (CAR) | 0.5 +240 | 0.5 -350 |
| Kirby Dach (MTL) | 0.5 +325 | 0.5 -500 |
| Jake Evans (MTL) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Canadiens vs Hurricanes
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Staal (CAR) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Jaccob Slavin (CAR) | 1.5 +105 | 1.5 -145 |
| K'Andre Miller (CAR) | 1.5 +130 | 1.5 -175 |
| Josh Anderson (MTL) | 1.5 +140 | 1.5 -190 |
| Logan Stankoven (CAR) | 2.5 -105 | 2.5 -130 |
Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Hurricanes are 51-28 (.646) this 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 65-3 (.956) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .846
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 38-24 (.613) when creating 5 or more rush chances this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .539
The Canadiens were 28-3 (.903) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .856
Hurricanes Offensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have 260 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have 98 forecheck chances in the first period this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes have 227 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Hurricanes had 89 forecheck chances in the third period last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
Canadiens Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Canadiens scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Canadiens have 3.5 points per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.7
The Canadiens have 362 cycle chances while tied this season — most among NHL Teams
Hurricanes Defensive Stats & Trends
The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
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 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 had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last 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 allowed opponents to score on 31% of rush chances in overtime last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Canadiens have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
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