Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction NHL Picks 11/5/24

In this article, we will formulate a Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, November 5th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames are 6-5-1 this year after they lost to Edmonton by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Calgary was able to erase an early 2-0 deficit to tie the game, but they allowed the last two goals in the game for the loss. The Flames recorded 31 shots on goal, won 53.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Calgary got goals from Mantha and Sharangovich, while Vladar stopped 27 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that game, the Flames defeated New Jersey by a score of 3-0 but did lose the four games before that. Calgary has scored 2.83 goals per game and they have allowed 3.17 goals against per game, while also going 16.2% on the power play and 72.5% on the penalty kill this season. Rasmus Andersson has led Calgary with four goals, seven assists, and 23 shots on goal, while Dustin Wolf is 3-2-0 with a 3.19 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage this year. The Flames will meet the Bruins after this game.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 4-7-1 this season after they lost to Pittsburgh by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Montreal cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed an empty net goal late in the game in the loss. The Canadiens outshot Pittsburgh by a total of 26-24, won 42.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got their lone goal from Dvorak, while Montembeault stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Canadiens lost to Washington by a score of 6-3 and Seattle by a score of 8-2. Montreal has scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 4.08 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 81.8% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with four goals, nine assists, and 28 shots on goal, while Sam Montembeault is 3-5-0 with a 3.43 goals-against average and a .894 save percentage. 

Why the Canadiens will beat the Flames

• The Flames have lost each of their last two games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have won five of the last seven games between the Flames and Canadiens.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Flames and Canadiens at Bell Centre.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games following a home loss.
• The home team has won the third period in three of the Flames’ last four games.

Why the Flames will beat the Canadiens

• The Canadiens have lost five of their last six home games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have won eight of their last 10 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in five of the Flames’ last six games.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five home games.
• The Flames have won the second period in four of their last five games against the Canadiens.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Flames’ last four games has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six games between the Flames and Canadiens at Bell Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 11 games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Flames’ last 11 road games against opponents on a losing streak.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Cole Caufield has scored a goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games.
• Patrik Laine has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Juraj Slafkovsky has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Canadiens as home underdogs.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• MacKenzie Weegar has scored a goal in three of the Flames’ last four games as favorites.
• Nazem Kadri has recorded at least one assist in five of the Flames’ last six games as road favorites.
• Jonathan Huberdeau has recorded at least one point in nine of his last 10 appearances with his team as a favorite against the Canadiens.

Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup after having some recent struggles, but Montreal will have the home-ice advantage. The Canadiens are 3-4-0 at home this year, while the Flames are 2-2-1 on the road. Montreal has dropped three games in a row and they have allowed 17 goals in those three losses. Calgary has lost five of their last six games and they have allowed at least four goals in their last four losses. Neither team is playing much defense right now and I think we are going to see plenty of goals, so take the over here. 

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5