Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 1/27/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Thursday, January 27, 2022

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-132) Canadiens (+110)

The Montreal Canadiens (8-26-7) will go up against the Anaheim Ducks (21-16-7) at Bell Centre on Thursday. The odds on this game have the Ducks at -132 and the Canadiens are coming in at +110. The betting total is set at 6.

The Anaheim Ducks were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-3 victory over the Bruins in their last game. Anaheim accrued 11 minutes in the box in this matchup. The Ducks had a solid offensive performance in the victory. They also had 3 chances with the advantage and were able to net 1 goal. In the game, they finished 5 out of the 27 shots they put on goal.

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The Ducks have had 1,438 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .914. When at even strength, the Ducks have surrendered 105 goals while getting 97 of their own. Anaheim Ducks opponents have 123 power play opportunities (11th in hockey) and have a total of 18 goals in those attempts. For the season, they sit with 49 points and their points percentage is .557. Anaheim has taken 1,357 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.4%. With respect to their scoring, the Anaheim Ducks have accumulated 127 goals (13th in the NHL) so far this year and have surrendered 123. Anaheim is sitting with 120 power play opportunities and they have added 30 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 25.00%.

The player in the crease for this game is Anthony Stolarz. Opponents have scored 114 goals against Stolarz in his career and his goals against rate is 2.75. Stolarz has participated in 47 games during his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .915 for his 2,490 minutes between the pipes. He has compiled a mark of 16-15-5 and he was named the starter in 36 games. For his professional hockey career, Stolarz has 20 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .556. Stolarz has had 1,344 shots against him and has amassed 1,230 total saves.

Their last time out, Montreal squared up with the Wild in a matchup where the Canadiens took the loss by a final of 8-2. The Canadiens scored 2 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they attempted. They had 2 power play chances in this one but weren't able to score a goal.

So far this year, the Montreal Canadiens have earned a total of 89 goals, 23 points, as well as a points percentage of .280. They have granted a total of 154 goals to be scored by way of 116 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they were shorthanded. The Canadiens have racked up 73 goals at even strength and 16 goals (30th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have earned 122 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 13.11%. Montreal has attempted 1,180 shots (27th in the league) and has a shot percentage of 7.54%, while allowing the other team 1,442 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 73.24% on their opponents 142 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.3%.

Across the rink you will find Sam Montembeault in the crease. Montembeault is sitting with a career mark of 11-14-7 and has participated in 41 games. Montembeault's quality start percentage comes out to 36.7% and he has made 11 quality starts in his career. He has gathered 1,040 saves out of the 1,159 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .897. His opponents are averaging 3.41 goals per game and he has relinquished 119 goals altogether. He has made the start in 30 contests and has played 2,096 mins.

Who will win tonight's hockey game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Montreal (+110)

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