Taylor Hall, Nick Schmaltz, and the Arizona Coyotes are set to face off against Tomas Tatar, Phillip Danault, and the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre in a cross-continent tilt. The action gets started at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 10, and fans at home can catch the game live on Fox Arizona Plus.
Arizona Coyotes vs. Montreal Canadiens Odds
This contest’s moneyline and Over/Under odds have not been posted by oddsmakers yet.
Losing 10.0 units for moneyline gamblers, Montreal is 27-30 straight up (SU) overall thus far. That early-season winning percentage is a regression from the 44-38 record that the team managed during the 2018-19 season campaign. Out of its 57 regular season contests, 29 of them have gone under the total, while 25 have gone over and just three have pushed. The team’s 13-18 SU at home this season.
The Canadiens have converted on 19.6 percent of their power play opportunities this season, a mark that’s right around league average. On the other hand, their penalty kill is ranked 19th overall, and they’ve successfully killed off 79.4 percent of all penalties.
With a .913 save percentage and 27.7 saves per game, Carey Price (24-22-4) has been the top goalkeeper for the Habs this year. If the Habs, however, choose to give him the evening off, Montreal may roll with Keith Kinkaid (1-5-5 record, .875 save percentage, 4.24 goals against average).
Arizona has lost 7.4 units for moneyline bettors this year and is currently 27-30 straight up (SU). Through 57 regular season contests, 30 of its games have gone under the total, while 26 have gone over and just one has pushed. As the away team, the Coyotes are 14-15 SU so far.
The Coyotes have converted on 19.2 percent of their power play opportunities this year, a figure that’s right around league average. On the other hand, its penalty kill unit is ranked 12th overall and it’s successfully killed off 81.9 percent of all penalties.
Antti Raanta (27.7 saves per game) has been the primary option in goal for Arizona. Raanta has 10 wins, 16 losses, and three overtime losses to his credit, while registering a .915 save percentage and 2.86 goals against average this year.
Arizona Coyotes vs. Montreal Canadiens Betting Predictions
Free Pick: SU Winner – Canadiens, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
- Two of the Canadiens’ last ten games have been decided by a shootout. The team is 2-0 in those games and 4-1 overall in shootouts this year.
- For both of these clubs, the game went under the total in three of their past five matchups.
- Seven of Arizona’s last ten games have been decided by two goals or more. The team is 2-5 in those games.
- The Habs this season have tallied the fifth-most hits per game in the NHL (27.2).
