Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 11/3/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Canadiens (+220) Jets (-275)

The Montreal Canadiens (5-4-0) are on their way to Canada Life Centre on Thursday where they will play the Winnipeg Jets (5-3-1). The line on this contest has the Canadiens at +220 while the Jets are priced at -275. The total is set at 7.

The Montreal Canadiens went home feeling good about their game by earning a 7-4 victory over the Blues in the last game they played. Montreal tallied 6 penalty mins in this contest. The Canadiens had a good offensive output in the win. They also had 3 power play tries and were able to net 2 goals. For the game, they tallied a score on 7 out of the 25 shots they looked to score on.

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Montreal Canadiens opponents have amassed 27 power play opportunities (28th in professional hockey) and have tallied 5 goals in those attempts. The Canadiens have seen 292 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .908. Montreal has tried 263 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.3%. While playing at even strength, the Canadiens have allowed 22 goals while having 24 as an offensive unit. Montreal skates onto the rink with 27 power play chances and they have scored 3 goals during those chances, garnering them a percentage of 11.11%. For the year, they have 10 points and their points percentage comes in at .556. When discussing their goal scoring prowess, the Montreal Canadiens have accounted for 27 goals (23rd in the National Hockey League) on the season and have given up 27.

The man in goal for this game is Jake Allen. Opponents have scored 872 goals versus Allen in his career and his goals against average is 2.60. Allen has participated in 359 games during his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently is .911 in his 20,114 minutes in the crease. He has compiled a mark of 171-129-35 and was named the starter in 339 games. Over the course of his pro career, Allen has compiled 182 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .537. Allen has seen 9,808 shots against him and has recorded 8,936 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Winnipeg went up against the Golden Knights in a game where the Jets ended up losing by a final score of 2-1. The Jets scored 1 goal out of the 24 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 1 attempt on the power play in this matchup but were not able to net one.

For the year, the Winnipeg Jets have accumulated 26 goals, 11 points, and a points percentage of .611. They have granted a total of 25 goals to be scored by of a combination of 20 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Jets have 22 goals at even strength and 4 goals (26th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have a tally of 30 chances on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 13.33%. Winnipeg has taken 267 shots (21st in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.74%, while allowing the other team 301 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 79.17% on their opponents 24 power play chances, and their save percentage is 91.7%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Connor Hellebuyck protecting the net. Hellebuyck holds a career record of 205-131-36 and has played in 388 games. Hellebuyck's quality start rate comes out to 55.7% and he has 211 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has recorded 10,888 saves out of 11,887 shots tried, which gives him a rate of .916. Opponents are averaging 2.68 goals per game and he has surrendered 999 goals in total. He was named a starter in 379 games and has played for a total of 22,337 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal (+220)

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