Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 1/19/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-245) Canadiens (+198)

The Montreal Canadiens (18-23-3) host the Florida Panthers (21-20-4) at Bell Centre on Thursday. The moneyline on this matchup has Florida at -245 and Montreal is sitting at +198. The over/under comes in at 6.

The Florida Panthers went home feeling good about their game by earning a 4-1 victory over the Sabres their last time on the ice. Florida accumulated 8 minutes in the box in this matchup. Additionally, they had 3 chances on the power play but didn't net one. The Panthers had a impressive offensive output in the win. In the game, they earned a goal on 4 out of the 34 shots they put on goal.

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Florida Panthers opponents have amassed 168 power play opportunities (1st in the league) and have a total of 41 goals in those attempts. The Panthers thus far have had 1,436 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .894. Florida has tried 1,609 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.1%. At even strength, the Panthers let the opposition score 111 goals while getting 112 on offense. Florida has accounted for 159 power play opportunities and they have notched 35 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 22.01%. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 46 points and their points percentage is sitting at .511. When discussing scoring goals, the Florida Panthers have notched 147 goals (12th in the league) this year and have allowed 152.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky has been involved in 620 games during his pro hockey career. He has accumulated a mark of 348-200-49 and got the start in 604 games. Opponents have tallied 1,543 goals against Bobrovsky in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.60. Bobrovsky has had 18,207 shot attempts against him and has gathered 16,664 total saves. His save percentage is at .915 in his 35,676 minutes between the pipes. For his professional hockey career, Bobrovsky has accrued 345 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .571.

In their last outing, Montreal played the Rangers in a matchup where the Canadiens got the victory by a score of 2-1. The Canadiens had 2 goals of the 31 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play opportunities in this contest and converted 1 out of those chances.

On the season, the Montreal Canadiens have earned a total of 112 goals, 39 points, in addition to a points percentage of .443. They have granted a total of 162 goals to be scored by way of 123 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canadiens have earned 90 goals at even strength and 22 goals (30th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have earned 135 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 16.30%. Montreal has taken 1,231 shots (28th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.10%, while allowing the other team 1,493 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 75.16% on the other teams 157 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 89.1%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Sam Montembeault in goal. Montembeault has earned a career record of 25-33-11 and has been in net for 80 contests. Montembeault's rate of quality starts is 45.5% and he has accumulated 30 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has tallied 2,115 stops out of 2,360 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .896. His opposition is averaging 3.45 goals per contest and he has yielded 245 goals altogether. He was named a starter in 66 contests and his ice time sits at 4,256 mins.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Montreal (+198)

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