Canadiens vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks

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Canadiens vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks

The Montreal Canadiens (8-9-2) square off against the San Jose Sharks (3-15-1) at SAP Center at San Jose on Friday, November 24 at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+ and NBCS-CA. The Canadiens knocked off the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in their last outing, while the Sharks are coming off a 7-1 loss to the Seattle Kraken.

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In the past 10 contests for the Canadiens (3-7-0), their offense has put up 28 goals while their defense has conceded 36 goals. They have had 38 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored seven goals (18.4%).

Get ready for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Friday's hockey action.

Canadiens vs. Sharks Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Canadiens 4, Sharks 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-145)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

  • The Canadiens (8-9-2 overall) have a 5-2-7 record in games that have needed overtime.
  • Montreal has 12 points (6-3-0) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Canadiens scored just one goal, they lost.
  • Montreal finished 0-5-1 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
  • The Canadiens have scored three or more goals 12 times, and are 8-3-1 in those games (to record 17 points).
  • In the 10 games when Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up nine points after finishing 4-5-1.
  • In the three games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 1-1-1 (three points).
  • The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 7-8-1 to register 15 points.

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Canadiens vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Friday, November 24, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+ and NBCS-CA
  • Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California

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