Canadiens vs Ducks Prediction
The Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks face off on Wednesday in an NHL showdown at the Honda Center.
Canadiens Need Better Defense
The Canadiens need some better defense here and over the last two games they have given up 11 goals total. Last Saturday the Bruins scored five goals against them and that led to the defeat. Jake Allen saved 39 of the 44 shots that he faced. The Canadiens are averaging 2.83 goals while their defense is giving up 3.56 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd while the defense is ranked 26th. Jake Allen is expected to start in goal and he currently sits with a 3-4-1 record and he is allowing 3.54 goals per game.
Canadiens Betting Trends
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last seven games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in each of their last four games at Honda Center following a road loss.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Canadiens' last four games at Honda Center.
Ducks Offense is Struggling
The Ducks offense is having some major issues and over the last two games they have managed to score only two gaols. Mason McTavish scored the only goal in the last game. The Ducks on the season are averaging only 2.83 goals while their defense is giving up 3.11 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd while the defense is ranked 12th. In this game, the Ducks are going to need to get the offense going. Frank Vatarno has scored 12 goals and added five assists.
Ducks Betting Trends
- The Ducks have lost each of their last nine home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine home games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The favorites have won the first period in seven of the Ducks' last eight games.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 2' market has hit in each of the Ducks' last nine home games against opponents on a losing streak.
Shane’s Free Pick
This game is going to be lower scoring. I don’t trust the Ducks offense, especially with the way they have played the last two games. Jake Allen is going to have a big game for the Canadiens in goal. The Ducks defense is also going to step up here, and that is going to be the difference as this game is going to be lower scoring. Back the under to cash here. This is a very strong play.
