NHL Betting Picks, Predictions, Probability and Analysis for Thursday, October 24th
By Matt Klett
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NHL Betting Picks, #1
SJS @ MTL 7 PM ET
The first matchup today features the Montreal Canadiens (4-3-2) and their guest, the San Jose Sharks (3-5-1). Both teams are coming off one-point losses and our looking to bounce back. Head-to-head the San Jose Sharks are 3-0 in their last three games against the Montreal Canadiens.
In the Standings:
The Canadiens sit in sixth place in the loaded Atlantic division, but only trail third place by two points. The Sharks are currently in dead last in the Pacific division. Since starting the season 0-4, the Sharks have bounced back and are 3-1-1 since.
Rankings: MTL
Offense: Goals 5, Shots 9, PP 8.
Defense: Goals 19, Shots 16, PK 27.
Rankings: SJS
Offense: Goals 23, Shots 24, PP 11.
Defense: Goals 23, Shots 19, PK 1.
Montreal Last 3 Games 2-1:
10/20 Loss- @Minnesota Wild 3-4
10/19 Win- @ St. Louis Blues 5-2
10/17 Win- vs Minnesota Wild 4-0
San Jose Last 3 Games 1-1-1:
10/22 Loss- @ Buffalo Sabres 3-4 OT
10/19 Loss- vs Buffalo Sabres 3-4
10/16 Win- vs Carolina Hurricanes 5-2
Trends for Montreal:
7-2 in their last nine at home. 4-1 in their last five vs the Western Conference. 1-9 in their last ten games vs San Jose.
Trends for San Jose:
3-9 in their last twelve games. 1-6 in their last seven away games. 8-0 in their last eight against Montreal. 1-4 in their last five vs the Eastern Conference.
Pick Analysis:
The NHL Prediction Model gives Montreal a 53.5% chance to win. Statistically, Montreal dominates San Jose in every category. Additionally, San Jose being 1-6 in their last seven road games is a much more relevant stat than being 8-0 in their last eight head-to-head matchups since that statistic dates all the way back to 2015. Montreal will be the first of ten NHL betting picks today.