Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction, 3/5/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers

Date: Saturday, March 5, 2022

Location: Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB

TV: Sportsnet

Odds/Point Spread: Canadiens (+265) Oilers (-345)

Rogers Place is where the Edmonton Oilers (30-21-4) will try to defeat the Montreal Canadiens (14-34-7) on Saturday. The odds on this game have the Canadiens at +265 and the Oilers are priced at -345. The over/under is 6.

The Montreal Canadiens were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-4 victory against the Flames their last time on the ice. Montreal tallied 12 penalty minutes in this contest. The Canadiens played really well in this victory. Additionally, they had 6 chances with the advantage and scored 1 goal. In the game, they earned a goal on 5 out of the 35 shots they tried.

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The Canadiens have had 1,876 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .888. While at even strength, the Canadiens have allowed the opponent to score 161 goals while scoring 109 themselves. Montreal Canadiens opponents have recorded 185 power play tries (3rd in pro hockey) and have scored 49 goals in those attempts. For the season, they have recorded 35 points and their points % is .318. Montreal has taken 1,628 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 8.0%. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Montreal Canadiens have accumulated 130 goals (31st in the NHL) for the season and have given up 210. Montreal comes into the game with 167 power play opportunities and they have tallied 21 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 12.57%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Sam Montembeault. Opponents have been able to score 148 goals versus Montembeault in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 3.47. Montembeault has participated in 51 matchups during his hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .894 during his 2,560 mins on the ice. He has compiled a record of 14-19-7 and was named the starter in 38 games. Over the course of his career, Montembeault has accumulated 15 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .395. Montembeault has seen 1,398 shots against him and has accrued 1,250 saves.

In their last contest, Edmonton played the Blackhawks in a matchup where the Oilers took the defeat by a score of 4-3. They had 4 chances on the power play in this game and tallied 1 goal out of those attempts. The Oilers scored 3 goals out of the 32 shots on goal they tried.

Edmonton has tried 1,834 shots (9th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 9.76%, while allowing the other team 1,752 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 76.33% on their opponents 169 chances on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 90.0%. They have a tally of 160 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 26.25%. The Oilers have tallied 137 goals at even strength and 42 goals (3rd in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have allowed 175 goals to be scored by way of 135 goals at even strength and 40 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Edmonton Oilers have a total of 179 goals, 64 points, and a points percentage of .582.

On the other side of the ice you will find Mike Smith defending the net. The opposition is averaging 2.71 goals per contest and he has relinquished 1,691 goals altogether. Smith's quality start percentage is 52.9% and he has accumulated 325 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has made the start in 614 contests and has been on the ice for 37,444 mins. Smith is sitting with a lifetime mark of 288-261-77 and has participated in 656 contests. He has accrued 17,446 stops out of the 19,137 shots tried, which gives him a percentage of .912.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Edmonton (-345)

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