Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 12/9/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Monday, December 9, 2024

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (-160) Canadiens (+132)

The Anaheim Ducks (10-11-3) are traveling to Bell Centre on Monday where they will play the Montreal Canadiens (10-13-3). The line on this matchup has Anaheim at -160 while Montreal is coming in at +132. The total comes in at 6.5.

The Anaheim Ducks will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights their last time on the ice. The Ducks could have played much better offensively in the loss. While out there on the ice, they scored on 1 of the 20 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 1 chance on the power play but weren't able to make the most of that try. Anaheim had 20 minutes in the box in this matchup.

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Anaheim Ducks opponents have tallied 66 power play tries (27th in pro hockey) and have come away with 16 goals in those attempts. The Ducks have seen 800 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .911. Anaheim has taken 660 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.1%. While playing at even strength, the Ducks let the opposition score 55 goals while having 49 on the offensive side of the ice. Anaheim has 71 power play chances and they have tallied 11 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 15.49%. For the current campaign, they have earned 23 points and their points percentage comes in at .479. When talking about their scoring, the Anaheim Ducks have tallied 60 goals (31st in the NHL) on the year and have surrendered 71.

The man in goal for this game is John Gibson. Gibson has taken the ice for 484 contests over the course of his hockey career. He has compiled a record of 197-208-62 and was named the starter in 473 games. Opponents have racked up 1,333 goals against Gibson in his career and his average for goals against per game is 2.93. Gibson has seen 14,820 shot attempts against him and has recorded 13,487 saves. He has a save percentage of .910 during his 27,259 mins on the ice. Over the course of his career, Gibson has 255 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .539.

In their last contest, Montreal faced off against the Predators in an outing where the Canadiens ended up with the win by a tally of 3-0. They had 3 power play opportunities in this outing and recorded 1 out of those tries. The Canadiens had 3 goals of the 30 shots on goal they were seeking.

Montreal has taken 632 shots (32nd in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.55%, while allowing the other team 773 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 83.52% on their opponents 91 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.0%. They have recorded 82 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play percentage of 21.95%. The Canadiens have earned 55 goals at even strength and 18 goals (9th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 93 goals to be scored by way of 78 goals at even strength and 15 goals while they had less men on the ice. Over the course of the season, the Montreal Canadiens have earned 73 goals, 23 points, in addition to a points percentage of .442.

For the opposition you will find Sam Montembeault defending the goal. Opponents are averaging 3.73 goals per game and he has allowed 500 goals altogether. Montembeault's quality start rate is 53.7% and he has 79 quality starts in his NHL career. He has made the start in 147 contests and has accumulated 8,041 minutes. Montembeault has accumulated a career record of 57-70-23 and has played in 164 games. He is sitting with 4,438 saves out of 4,938 shots attempted against him, giving him a percentage of .899.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Montreal (+132)

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