Montreal Canadiens Visit Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Lines and Pick for NHL Clash

The Columbus Blue Jackets will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Montreal Canadiens invade Nationwide Arena on Friday.

A 3-2.5 result in favor of the Canadiens is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 4-3-1 so far on the season. The Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, are 9-0-1. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Columbus go 1-7 and the Canadiens go 3-6-1 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Columbus vs Montreal injuries news.

The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Columbus Blue Jackets at No. 5 and the Montreal Canadiens at No. 9 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Columbus's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 2.62 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 1 at 1.4 goals allowed. The Blue Jackets power play is averaging 35% while the Canadiens defense kills off 90% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Montreal won its last outing, a 3-0 result against the Canucks on November 02. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at -215 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Columbus was a 3-2 Sportsbook at home against the Stars. Bettors on Columbus at -118 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

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