Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction NHL Picks 12/9/24

In this article, we will formulate an Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 9th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 10-12-3 this year after they lost to Minnesota by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Anaheim allowed the first four goals in the game, but they did score in the third to avoid the shutout. The Ducks were outshot by a total of 33-27, won 41.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim got their lone goal from McGinn, while Gibson stopped 28 out of 32 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Ducks lost to Vegas by a score of 4-1 but did beat Ottawa by a score of 4-3 before that. Anaheim has scored 2.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.04 goals against per game, while also going 15.1% on the power play and 75.4% on the penalty kill this season. Troy Terry has led Anaheim with 13 goals, 19 assists, and 63 shots on goal, while John Gibson is 4-3-1 with a 2.76 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage this year. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 10-14-3 this season after they lost to Washington by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Montreal led 2-0 after the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 35-24, won 49% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Caufield and Newhook, while Montembeault stopped 31 out of 35 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Canadiens defeated the Predators by a score of 3-0 and the Islanders by a score of 2-1. Montreal has scored 2.78 goals per game and they have allowed 3.59 goals against per game, while also going 21.4% on the power play and 83% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 10 goals, 18 assists, and 59 shots on goal, while Sam Montembeault is 8-11-2 with a 2.89 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage this year. The Canadiens will take on the Penguins, Jets, and Sabres after this one.

Why the Canadiens will beat the Ducks

• The home team has won four of the Canadiens’ last five games.
• The Ducks have lost six of their last eight games at Bell Centre.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last five games at Bell Centre following a loss.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games at Bell Centre.
• The Ducks have lost the second period in 11 of their last 14 road games following a loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Canadiens’ last four night games at Bell Centre following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the Ducks’ last five games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 21 of the Ducks’ last 22 games following a loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Canadiens’ last nine games as home favorites against opponents on a losing streak.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Cole Caufield has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances with the Canadiens as home favorites.
• Cole Caufield has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last six games as favorites.
• Patrik Laine has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a favorite.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Frank Vatrano has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last three games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Robby Fabbri has recorded a point in each of his last five appearances with his team as a road underdog against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Alex Killorn has recorded an assist in four of the Ducks’ last five games as road underdogs.

Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup after winning two of their last three games, and their defense has been slightly better in those three games. The Canadiens are 7-6-2 at home this year, while the Ducks are 5-3-2 on the road. Anaheim has lost three of their last four games and they have been outscored 9-2 in their last two. Both of these teams are really struggling this season, but I have to side with Montreal at home. The Canadiens have been awful defensively for most of the year, but this Anaheim team is very low-scoring. Take Montreal to win.