Montreal Canadiens (19-21-7) vs New York Islanders (20-16-11)
Game Info: Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Bell Centre)
Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens -111 / New York Islanders -111 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The New York Islanders need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. The Montreal Canadiens are riding a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens prediction.
New York Islanders Betting Preview
The New York Islanders recently lost to the Blackhawks and Golden Knights while beating the Stars. The New York Islanders are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring on 22.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Brock Nelson leads New York with 21 goals, Noah Dobson has 42 assists and Bo Horvat has 138 shots on goal. Defensively, the New York Islanders are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 73.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ilya Sorokin has given up 109 goals on 1,202 shots faced, and Semyon Varlamov has allowed 35 goals on 426 shots.
New York Islanders Player Prop Facts
- Brock Nelson has scored at least one goal in seven of the Islanders' last eight games against the Canadiens.
- Brock Nelson has recorded at least one point in seven of the Islanders' last eight games against the Canadiens.
- Noah Dobson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Islanders' last four games as favorites.
- Noah Dobson ranks 1st in the Metropolitan Division for Plus/Minus (+20) this season.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Senators and Bruins during this streak. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.68 goals per game and are scoring on 18.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 16 goals, Nick Suzuki has 27 assists and Mike Matheson has 122 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.51 goals per game and are killing 73.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has given up 53 goals on 531 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 68 goals on 700 shots.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Cole Caufield has scored a goal in five of the Canadiens' last six games.
- Cole Caufield has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens' last seven games.
- Sean Monahan has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six home appearances against the Islanders.
- Mike Matheson ranks 1st in the Atlantic Division for average time on ice (25:14) this season.
New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens prediction
The New York Islanders are the more talented team and should win this game, but are you really going to lay juice with a team that's lost 5 of heir last 6 games and cant find offense to save their lives? The Montreal Canadiens have their issues as well, and that includes not being able to score goals, but at least they're at home here. Also, the Habs have won 6 of the last 10 meetings against the Islanders, for whatever that's worth. The Canadiens aren't good, but we're to the point where we can say the same thing about the Islanders. Give me the Habs and the better price.
Randy’s Pick Montreal Canadiens -111
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
