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Montreal vs. New Jersey: NHL Match Prediction
Montreal will return to its home arena on January 26, where it will try to rehabilitate itself before the fans for the unsuccessful away trip. This time the team will meet New Jersey, which has been on the decline for a long time. What bets should you choose? Our experts will answer this question and many others in the betting tip
Command Analysis
Montreal Canadiens
CanadaCurrent form
Montreal completed a three-game home series that ended up being quite successful, although it didn't start out well. In the first game, the team faced the clear favorite Toronto and couldn't handle the opponent powerful pressure, suffering a crushing defeat with a score of 3:7. The defensive line allowed the Leafs to create a huge number of dangerous moments in their zone, and goalie Montembeault couldn't handle so many shots, reflecting only 81% of them. But in the next meeting with the Rangers, they managed to get back the lost points. The Canadiens showed excellent play in attack and throughout the match created pressure on their competitor, which allowed them to compensate for the lapses in defense. In the third period, the hosts tied the score and transferred the game to overtime, where they achieved success (5:4). It is difficult to even single out any of the players, as many distinguished themselves with effective actions.
In the final match of the home series, the St. Louis team faced another very serious opponent in the form of Tampa Bay and took advantage of their poor away play, winning in regulation time (3:2). This time, goalie Montembeault showed an excellent game, reflecting 33 shots out of 35. Then the club went to visit Detroit, where, unfortunately for the fans, their winning streak was interrupted. Montreal was unable to show the same effective game in attack, but the defense was again cracking at the seams, which ultimately led to a defeat with a score of 2:4. Thanks to the large number of points scored, the team was finally able to get closer to the playoff zone, the gap from which is currently only one point.
Disqualifications and injuries
Montreal infirmary remains unchanged. The team continues to play without Heinemann and Price.
Interesting trends for betting
- Montreal is allowing an average of 3.35 goals per game.
The Canadians' main problem remains their very weak defensive play.
- On average, the Canadiens receive 10 penalty minutes per game.
The team also does not have good discipline and constantly breaks the rules.
New Jersey Devils
USACurrent form
New Jersey had been in decline for a long time and could not achieve success for four games in a row. In the first two games, the team was still able to give a worthy rebuff to their competitors. The Devils met with Florida and due to low scoring, it came down to a shootout, where they still had to suffer an offensive defeat (1:2). Then the team went to visit another very serious opponent, Toronto, and was one step away from success, but allowed the Leafs to tie the score just a few minutes before the final whistle, and then lost in overtime (3:4). Despite the lost points, it is worth praising the efforts of goalie Markstrom, who reflected 37 shots, which allowed them to avoid defeat in regulation time. Returning to their home arena, Keefe charges met with Philadelphia and showed a terrible game in attack, and in three periods they made only 13 shots on the Flyers' goal, which led to another defeat (1:3).
Continuing to play at home, the Devils met with a clear underdog, Ottawa. Once again, they had problems both creating and converting attacking chances, and only managed to score one goal. As a result, they had to lose in regulation time (1:2). The club was able to fully rehabilitate itself in front of the fans and partially regain the lost points in the match with Boston, in which it finally showed its full attacking potential, defeating the Bears with a score of 5:1. Forward Hischer showed a great game, scoring a goal and giving two assists.
Disqualifications and injuries
New Jersey has problems with its roster. Three players are in the infirmary: Haula, Markstrom and Palat.
Interesting trends for betting
- New Jersey averages 2.5 goals per game.
The team is distinguished by its excellent defensive play and rarely concedes a large number of goals.
- The Devils average nine penalty minutes per game.
But the club discipline is not so good, which often leads to expulsions.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Montreal
Montreal has opened the scoring in five of the six head-to-head games
2.01Goal in each period bet – yes
In four of the six head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period.
1.50Tip and bets
Montreal is a clear underdog in the upcoming match, despite New Jersey not-so-great form, which is quite strange. Although Montreal suffered a loss away to Detroit, the team has consistently coped with very serious opponents before, and the team has shown its best performance at home, where it will play in this match. But the Devils have yet to regain their previous form, and one win doesn't mean anything. We believe that it is entirely possible to take advantage of the unreasonably high odds and bet in favor of the home team.
Our prediction is Montreal victory in the match at 2.51
Bet on total
Also, in the upcoming match, we can expect a large number of goals scored. Montreal, even during the rise, continued to experience problems in defense and earned points mainly due to the excellent implementation of moments in the attack. So, as a second bet, we choose total over.
Betting Tip - total over 5.5 goals for 1.84
Bet on the outcome of the first period
It is worth noting that Montreal first period is far from being the most successful. The team consistently allows its opponents to gain an advantage at the end of the opening period, and reveals its full potential closer to the equator of the match. The Red Wings can take advantage of this.
Prediction - New Jersey win in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.72
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