- The Canadiens are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sharks
- Sharks vs. Canadiens Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: NSCA | CITY | TVA | RSNE
The San Jose Sharks (31-26) visit Bell Centre to take on the Montreal Canadiens (36-18) on Mar. 14 in Montreal, QC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Canadiens are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+135).
The Sharks vs. Canadiens Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Sharks vs. Canadiens Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Sharks | +1.5 -160 | 6.5 +105 | +140 |
| Canadiens | -1.5 +135 | 6.5 -130 | -170 |
Sharks vs Canadiens Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Canadiens will win this game with 74.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sharks vs Canadiens Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Sharks will cover the spread with 52.3% 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
Sharks Best Bets & Trends
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+9.05 Units / 23% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+5.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 away games (+5.55 Units / 27% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have covered the 3P Puck Line in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.00 Units / 48% ROI)
- The San Jose Sharks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+4.85 Units / 49% ROI)
Canadiens Best Bets & Trends
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+11.05 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+10.65 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 3P Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+8.35 Units / 63% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the 3P Puck Line in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.80 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.10 Units / 34% ROI)
Sharks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sharks are 40-23 against the spread this NHL season (+11.15 Units / 11.65% ROI).
- Sharks are 31-32 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.25 Units /20.46% ROI
- Sharks are 30-31 when betting the Over for -4.5 Units / -6.28% ROI
- Sharks are 31-30 when betting the Under for -0.45 Units /-0.66% ROI
Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 38-26 against the spread this NHL season (+11.45 Units /11.12% ROI).
- Canadiens are 36-28 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.55 Units / 8.6% ROI
- Canadiens are 39-23 when betting the Over for +13.25 Units / 18.58% ROI
- Canadiens are 23-39 when betting the Under for -20 Units / -28.45% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Canadiens vs Sharks
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | +135 |
| Macklin Celebrini (SJ) | +130 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | +160 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) | +180 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | +220 |
| Tyler Toffoli (SJ) | +290 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Canadiens vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +170 |
| Tyler Toffoli (SJ) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Mike Matheson (MTL) | 0.5 +130 | 0.5 -175 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Canadiens vs Sharks
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Collin Graf (SJ) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Oliver Kapanen (MTL) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -125 |
| Will Smith (SJ) | 2.5 +115 | 2.5 -160 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) | 2.5 -115 | 2.5 -115 |
| Tyler Toffoli (SJ) | 2.5 +120 | 2.5 -160 |
Sharks: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Sharks were 9-50 (.153) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Sharks
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 36-28 (.562) this season — 7th best 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 23-10 (.697) when having 3 or more xG. this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .598
Sharks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks are 67-153 (.305) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks were 19-61 (.238) last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sharks are 41-128 (.243) when allowing 5 or more rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .458
The Sharks averaged 0.85 expected goals per game in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.09
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 have 3.7 points per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.8
The Canadiens have 65 cycle chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens scored on 12% of rush chances last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Sharks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sharks allowed 0.8 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Sharks allowed 1.3 goals per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sharks allowed 44 second chance scoring opportunities against the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sharks allowed 1,018 cycle chances last season — most among NHL Teams
Canadiens Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Canadiens have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
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 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
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