No team in the NHL is hotter than the Anaheim Ducks and the high-flying Western Conference club bids for their ninth-straight victory when they host the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday evening.
- The Blackhawks are just 1-4 SU in their last five games at Joe Louis Arena.
- The total has gone UNDER in four of the Red Wings’ last five games.
- The Blackhawks are 5-2 SU in their last seven games versus teams with a winning record.
At online shop Sportsbook, the Ducks are presently -220 favorites while the Habs are +175 in moneyline markets. The total is tabbed at 5.5 goals with the OVER priced at +115 and the UNDER presently -145.
The last four wins during the Ducks’ great streak came on home ice with tonight’s tilt versus the Canadiens finishing off a five-game homestand before they set off for a mini two-game trek.
Corey Perry notched a hat trick and one assist in Anaheim’s 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings in their last game Sunday. The win moved them to within two points of the Pacific-leading Kings and was the cherry on top of a 12-2 SU February.
The Habs started their California road trip with a 6-2 loss at the San Jose Sharks Monday evening. The Canadiens have been disastrous against the Western Conference of late, posting a 1-13 SU record in their last 14 meetings with teams from the West. Furthermore, the Canadiens have gone just 3-7 SU in their last 10 meetings with the Ducks, including losses in both meetings last season.
The two clubs are clearly headed in opposite directions and that is sure to continue as the season winds down.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Anaheim Ducks as -211 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-1.8 victory for the Ducks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Anaheim Ducks are 34-19-8 overall while the Montreal Canadiens are 30-28-5. As for the totals, Anaheim is 24-24-13 on the OU, and Montreal is 31-24-8. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Anaheim vs Montreal injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Anaheim Ducks at No. 1 and the Montreal Canadiens at No. 22 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Anaheim's No. 24-ranked offense, averaging 2.51 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.78 goals allowed. The Ducks power play is averaging 23.39% while the Canadiens defense kills off 83.51% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Montreal lost its last outing, a 6-2 result against the Sharks on February 29. Bettors who backed the Sharks at -167 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Anaheim was a 4-2 Sportsbook at home against the Kings. Bettors on Anaheim at -131 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Montreal is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Montreal's last 15 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
- Montreal is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games
- Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Anaheim is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Montreal
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Los Angeles, Thursday, March 3rd
Anaheim at Arizona, Thursday, March 3rd
