Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction 12/18/23
Looking to win big? The Canadiens and Jets face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Jets are hosting the game at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Jets are favored to win at home against the Canadiens.
MONTREAL CANADIENS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5
This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 18th.
WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:
- With the Jets being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Jets.
- Take the Jets on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Canadiens (+1.5)
Can the Canadiens Pull Off a Win at Winnipeg?
Currently, the Canadiens hold an overall record of 13-13-4 for the season. On the road, Montreal has a 6-4-2 record, while they are 7-9-2 at their home venue. At the moment, they hold the 6th spot in the Eastern Atlantic division and are ranked 12th in the Eastern conference.
Montreal is 18-12 against the puck line this season. On the road, their puck line record sits at 8-4 compared to 10-8 at home. The average goal total for Montreal’s games is sitting at 6.3. The average over/under line for the season is 6.4. The Canadiens come in with an over/under record of 14-15-1.
When looking at their past three road matchups, Montreal has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
On offense, the Canadiens are averaging 2.7 goals per game which is 28th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 23rd in the league. This year, the Canadiens have recorded a 3-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 10-11 record.
The leading scorer for Montreal’s offense is Sean Monahan. Coming into the game he has 9 goals, ranking 87th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 10 assists so far.
Defensively, the Jets come into the season ranked 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averging 28.9 shots per game against Winnipeg. For the season, they are ranked 23rd in shutouts, coming in with 1 shutouts.
Entering the game, goalie Jake Allen has started 11 games this season. His current record stands at 3-6, and his save percentage is 0.58%.
Can the Jets Hold Strong at Home?
As they head into their game vs. the Canadiens, the Jets have a 18-9-2 record thus far. While playing at home, their record stands at 9-5-1, and they have 9-4-1 mark on the road. In the Western Central division, they are currently 2nd, and in the Western conference, they come into the game sitting 5th.
In terms of the puck line, Winnipeg posted a 18-11 record. On the road they are 9-5 against the puck line, while their overall home performance is 9-6. On average, Winnipeg’s games have finished with 6 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 6.2. In total, the Jets come in with an over/under record of 12-14-3.
In their last three home games, Winnipeg has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Jets are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 11th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 22nd in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Jets offense is 23rd in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 16th in the NHL.
Winnipeg’s leading goal scorer is Kyle Connor. So far this season, he has 17 goals, placing him 8th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 11 assists so far.
In terms of defense, the Jets head into the game ranked 25th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 28.9 shots per game against Winnipeg. So far, they are 23rd in shutouts, achieving 1 shutouts.
Goalie Connor Hellebuyck comes into the game having made 22 starts this season. So far, his record is 15-6 and he has a save percentage of 0.926%.