Montreal Canadiens (4-4-1) vs Seattle Kraken (4-4-1)
Game Info: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Bell Centre)
The Line: Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens +125 / Seattle Kraken -145 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Seattle Kraken vs Montreal Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 29th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Betting Preview
The Seattle Kraken are 4-4-1 this year after they lost to Carolina by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Seattle cut the deficit to 2-1 in the third period, but they allowed two late goals in the loss. The Kraken were outshot by a total of 39-19, won 54.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Seattle got their lone goal from McCann, while Daccord stopped 35 out of 38 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Kraken lost to Winnipeg by a score of 4-3 and Colorado by a score of 3-2 during this three-game losing streak. Seattle has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.11 goals against per game, while also going 15.4% on the power play and 76.9% on the penalty kill this season. Jared McCann has led Seattle with five goals, seven assists, and 19 shots on goal, while Joey Daccord is 3-1-1 with a 2.95 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage this year.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 4-4-1 this season after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Montreal was tied at one after the first period, but they scored three goals in the second period and barely hung on for the win. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 26-24, won 37.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Caufield, Evans, Gallagher, and Suzuki, while Primeau stopped 23 out of 26 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Canadiens defeated St. Louis by a score of 5-2 but did lose the previous four games. Montreal has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.56 goals against per game, while also going 25.8% on the power play and 90.3% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with three goals, eight assists, and 22 shots on goal, while Sam Montembeault is 3-3-0 with a 2.94 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage this year.
Why the Canadiens will beat the Kraken
- The Kraken have lost each of their last three games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Kraken.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 17 games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Kraken have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canadiens’ last five night games against Pacific Division opponents at Bell Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Kraken’s last four games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last eight games as underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in 16 of the Kraken’s last 17 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Mike Matheson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last four games as underdogs.
- Patrik Laine has scored a goal in seven of his last nine home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games as underdogs.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Jordan Eberle has scored a goal in five of the Kraken’s last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jordan Eberle has recorded at least one point in 10 of the Kraken’s last 11 games as favorites.
- Vince Dunn has recorded an assist in six of his last seven appearances with the Kraken as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Seattle Kraken vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup with 4-4-1 records on the season, but Montreal will have the home-ice advantage. The Canadiens have won two games in a row and they have scored nine goals in those games. We have seen some sketchy defense from the Canadiens at times early in this season, but they will face a lower-scoring Seattle team. The Kraken have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four games and their special teams have been awful to start the year. Take Montreal at home with the plus money.