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Thursday’s NHL lineup features a likely close outing between the Montreal Canadiens (3-2-1, -118 on the moneyline to win) and the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-2-1, -102 moneyline odds) at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ and BSOH.
Watch ESPN+ and BSOH to see the match unfold as the Canadiens and Blue Jackets take the ice.
Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+ and BSOH
- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
- TV Channel: ESPN+ and BSOH
- Favorite: Canadiens (-118)
- Underdog: Blue Jackets (-102)
- Over/under: 6.5
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Canadiens and Blue Jackets Betting Trends
- Montreal’s matches have had more than 6.5 goals twice this season (in five games).
- Columbus has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals just twice this season.
- These two teams average 5.8 goals per match combined, 0.7 less than this game’s total.
- Combined, these teams surrender 6.5 goals per game, the same as this game’s over/under.
- The Canadiens have been a moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, and won.
- This season the Blue Jackets have won three of the four games in which they’ve been an underdog.
Canadiens Stats & Insights
- The Canadiens’ three average goals per game add up to 18 total, which makes them the 16th-ranked scoring team in the league.
- On defense, the Canadiens have allowed 20 goals (3.3 per game) to rank 15th in NHL play.
- The team is ranked 18th in goal differential at -2.
- The Canadiens connect on 10.4% of their shots, ranking 14th in the league.
- The Canadiens have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 22 hits and 18.2 blocked shots per game.
- They have totaled just 13 goals during that time.
- Over on the defensive end, the Canadiens have allowed only 2.8 goals per game (14 total) in those 10 matchups.
Blue Jackets Stats & Insights
- The Blue Jackets have scored 17 goals this season (2.8 per game) to rank 19th in the league.
- The Blue Jackets’ 19 total goals conceded (3.2 per game) rank 13th in the league.
- They have a -2 goal differential, which ranks 18th in the league.
- The Blue Jackets are shooting 8.6% (22nd in the league).
- The Blue Jackets have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
- They have averaged just 3.0 goals per game (15 total) over that time.
- Defensively, the Blue Jackets have allowed 14 goals (2.8 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Canadiens Key Players to Watch
- Cole Caufield is one of Montreal’s leading contributors with six points. He has three goals and three assists this season.
- Sean Monahan is another top contributor for Montreal with five points (0.8 per game), scoring two goals and adding three assists.
- Cayden Primeau (0-1-0) has a goals against average of 0.7 on the season, and 29 saves. His 87.879 save percentage ranks 50th in the league.
Canadiens Player Props
- Sean Monahan Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
Blue Jackets Key Players to Watch
- Ivan Provorov is an important part of the offense for Columbus, with five points this season. He has put up zero goals and five assists in six games.
- Boone Jenner’s five points this season, including four goals and one assist, make him one of the top offensive threats for Columbus.
- Columbus’ Spencer Martin is 1-1-0 this season, amassing 75 saves and permitting seven goals (1.2 goals against average) with a 91.463 save percentage (22nd in the league).
Blue Jackets Player Props
- Johnny Gaudreau Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230)
- Boone Jenner Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180)
Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Injuries
- Canadiens: Carey Price: Knee (Out), Kirby Dach: Knee (Out For Season), Chris Wideman: Back (Out), Christian Dvorak: Knee (Out), Kaiden Guhle: Upper Body (Questionable), David Savard: Upper Body (Out)
- Blue Jackets: Daniil Tarasov: Undisclosed (Out), Patrik Laine: Upper Body (Out)
Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Blue Jackets (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
- Score Prediction:
Blue Jackets 4 – Canadiens 3
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