Saturday’s NHL action includes the Winnipeg Jets (4-3) visiting the Montreal Canadiens (4-2-1) at Bell Centre. The Canadiens are underdogs (+130 on the moneyline) against the Jets (-155) ahead of the contest, which begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Tune in to watch the Jets and Canadiens meet on ESPN+.
Jets vs. Canadiens Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Favorite: Jets (-155)
- Underdog: Canadiens (+130)
- Over/under: 6.5
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Jets and Canadiens Betting Trends
- Winnipeg’s seven matches this season have finished above this game’s total of 6.5 goals three times.
- Montreal has played three games this season that ended with more than 6.5 goals.
- The two teams combine to score 6.6 goals per game, 0.1 more than this game’s total.
- These two teams allow a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this game’souting’s over/under.
- The Jets have won three of their four games when favored on the moneyline this season (75.0%).
- This season the Canadiens have won two of the four games in which they’ve been an underdog.
Jets Stats & Insights
- The Jets’ 3.4 average goals per game add up to 24 total, which makes them the 12th-ranked scoring team in the league.
- The Jets are ranked 18th in NHL play in goals against this season, having given up 24 total goals (3.4 per game).
- Their goal differential (0) ranks them 16th in the NHL.
- The Jets have a 10.7% shooting percentage as a team, ranking 11th in the league.
- The Jets’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 16.1 hits and 13.9 blocked shots per game.
- They are scoring at a 3.4 goals-per-game average (24 total) over that time.
- Over on the defensive end, the Jets have given up 3.1 goals per game (22 total) in those 10 outings.
Canadiens Stats & Insights
- The Canadiens have scored 22 goals this season (3.1 per game) to rank 15th in the league.
- The Canadiens’ 23 total goals given up (3.3 per game) rank 16th in the NHL.
- They have a -1 goal differential, which ranks 17th in the league.
- The 10.9% shooting percentage the Canadiens have amassed ranks ninth in the league.
- The Canadiens have not had a shutout victory yet this season.
- They are scoring at a 2.8 goals-per-game average (17 total) during that span.
- Over on the defensive end, the Canadiens have given up 17 goals (2.8 per game) over those 10 matchups.
Jets Key Players to Watch
- Kyle Connor is one of Winnipeg’s leading contributors with seven points. He has five goals and two assists this season.
- Mark Scheifele has four goals and three assists to total seven points (1.0 per game).
- Laurent Brossoit has a record of 0-1-0. He has allowed four goals (4.04 goals against average) and racked up 22 saves.
Jets Player Props
- Kyle Connor Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -245, Under Odds: +185)
- Mark Scheifele Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -180, Under Odds: +140)
- Joshua Morrissey Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
Canadiens Key Players to Watch
- Montreal’s Cole Caufield has totaled five assists and four goals in seven games, good for nine points.
- Nicholas Suzuki is a top contributor for Montreal, with six total points this season. He has scored one goal and provided five assists in seven games.
- Cayden Primeau has a 0-1-0 record this season, with an .879 save percentage (55th in the league). In 1 game, he has 29 saves, and has conceded four goals (4.2 goals against average).
Canadiens Player Props
- Nicholas Suzuki Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -145)
Jets vs. Canadiens Injuries
- Jets: Ville Heinola: Ankle (Out), Gabriel Vilardi: Knee (Out)
- Canadiens: Carey Price: Knee (Out), Christian Dvorak: Knee (Out For Season), Kaiden Guhle: Upper Body (Questionable), Kirby Dach: Knee (Out For Season), Chris Wideman: Back (Out), David Savard: Upper Body (Out)
Jets vs. Canadiens Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Canadiens (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6.5)
- Score Prediction:
Jets 4 – Canadiens 3
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