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Columbus vs. Montreal: NHL Match Prediction
On November 28, Columbus will play at home again, where they will try to continue their winning streak. The Blue Jackets have picked up a great pace and have every chance to secure the result with another victory in the upcoming match, as they will meet with a far from serious competitor in the person of Montreal. What bets to choose? Find out in our forecast
Command Analysis
Columbus Blue Jackets
USACurrent form
Columbus began its winning streak while still playing away, where it met Boston and left no chance for the Bears, defeating them with a score of 5:1. The entire attacking line showed a great game. It is difficult to even single out any of the players, since many distinguished themselves with effective actions. Goalkeeper Merzlikin also showed his best side, reflecting 96% of the shots. Returning to the home arena, the Jackets fought Tampa Bay and, it seemed, they would not be able to even give a worthy rebuff to the clear favorite, but the opposite happened. Evanson charges took advantage of almost all of their moments in attack, thanks to which they were able to snatch victory from the Lightning in overtime (7:6). It is impossible not to praise defenseman Werenski and forward Monahan, who together scored seven effective actions.
Continuing to play at home, the Blue Jackets played another very strong competitor in the form of Carolina, and this time Columbus barely held back the pressure of the opponent, and was able to tie the score just a minute before the final whistle. As a result, it came down to a series of shootouts, in which they managed to snatch another victory (5:4). Thanks to the points scored, the club began to approach the playoff zone, from which it is separated by only three points.
Disqualifications and injuries
It is worth noting that Columbus still has problems with its roster. Gudbranson, Jenner and Sillinger will definitely not be able to play in the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- On average, Columbus scores 3.5 goals per game.
The Blazers have been showing quite a productive attack this season, which allows them to compensate for their defensive deficiencies.
- The Blue Jackets average 7.5 penalty minutes per game.
The team can also boast of good discipline and rarely breaks the rules.
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaCurrent form
Montreal has completed a four-game home series that started off very well. In the first game, the team faced Columbus and left no chance for their rival, beating them 5-1. The team showed excellent attacking play, and most of the players scored. Few could have expected the Canadiens to be able to consolidate their success in a match against a more serious opponent in the form of Edmonton, but this time the Saint-Louis team left no chance for their opponent, winning a shutout (3-0). This time, goalie Montembeault made a huge contribution to the success, stopping all 30 shots, thus getting a shutout.
True, the Canadians were unable to continue playing in the same spirit. The team hosted Vegas at home and this time could not withstand the onslaught of the clear favorite, suffering a crushing defeat with a score of 2:6. Montembeault was unable to play reliably, and even had to be replaced at the beginning of the third period. They were unable to rehabilitate themselves for the points lost in the match with Utah. Montreal showed a very weak attack, and was able to make only 13 shots on goal, which, of course, was not enough, and as a result, they had to lose in overtime (2:3).
Disqualifications and injuries
Montreal infirmary remains unchanged. The Canadiens continue to play without Laine, Price and Widman.
Interesting trends for betting
- Montreal averages 2.7 goals per game
The Canadians have been showing low offensive performance throughout the season, which has consistently led to losses.
- On average, the Canadiens allow 3.8 goals per game.
The team also has serious problems in defense and often suffers crushing defeats.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Montreal
Montreal has opened the scoring in three of the four head-to-head games
2.09Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In four of the five head-to-head matches, the teams scored more than one goal in the second period.
1.50Tip and bets
Columbus has a great opportunity to take revenge on Montreal for the crushing defeat. This time the Blue Jackets will play at home, where they show themselves much better, and in addition to this, the team has gained excellent form and has not lost for three games in a row. What is especially noteworthy is that the Jackets beat the obvious favorites time after time, which means they will have no problem coping with Montreal, which has begun another decline.
Our prediction is a Columbus victory at 2.05
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, we can expect a large number of goals scored. Throughout the regular championship, Columbus has been relying on the attacking line, but it itself is not distinguished by a reliable defense, which in total makes the matches with the club participation productive.
Forecast - total over six goals for 1.72
Bet on the outcome of the first period
Columbus should create serious pressure on Montreal from the first minutes of the match, and due to the home wall bonuses, it has every chance to earn an advantage already in the starting segment.
Prediction - Columbus wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.65
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