Matchup: Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens
Event Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Broadcast: TSN
Betting Odds: Ducks (+125), Canadiens (-145)
This upcoming clash features the Anaheim Ducks (10-11-3) visiting the Bell Centre to take on the Montreal Canadiens (10-13-3) on Monday evening. The Bovada betting line currently places Anaheim at +125 while Montreal stands at -145. The over/under for this matchup is set at 6.0.
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After a tough 4-1 defeat to the Golden Knights in their recent game, the Anaheim Ducks will be eager to secure a win. Offensively, they struggled, converting only 1 of their 20 shots on goal. Despite having a power play opportunity, they failed to capitalize, spending 20 minutes in penalties.
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The Ducks’ opponents have recorded 66 power play attempts (ranking 27th in the NHL), with 16 goals scored from those chances. Anaheim has faced 800 shots in total, maintaining a .911 save percentage. On offense, the Ducks have unleashed 660 shots with a shooting percentage of 9.1%. During even-strength play, they have allowed 55 goals while scoring 49. They’ve also had 71 power play opportunities, managing to score 11 goals for a conversion rate of 15.49%. Currently, Anaheim sits at 23 points, giving them a points percentage of .479. They have netted 60 goals (31st in the league) while conceding 71.
John Gibson will be between the pipes for Anaheim in this matchup. Over his career, Gibson has appeared in 484 games, amassing a record of 197-208-62, and has started in 473 contests. He has permitted 1,333 goals against him, yielding an average of 2.93 goals per game. With 14,820 shots faced and 13,487 saves, his overall save percentage stands at .910 across 27,259 minutes played. Gibson has recorded 255 quality starts with a quality start rate of .539.
In their last game, the Montreal Canadiens triumphed 3-0 against the Predators, showcasing solid gameplay. They managed to convert 1 of 3 power play attempts while scoring 3 goals out of 30 shots taken.
Currently, Montreal has taken 632 shots, ranking 32nd in the NHL, and holds a shooting percentage of 11.55%. Conversely, they have allowed 773 shots against them, boasting a penalty kill percentage of 83.52% across 91 power play situations faced. Additionally, their save percentage currently registers at 88.0%. With 82 power play opportunities, their conversion rate sits at 21.95%. The Canadiens have scored 55 goals during even strength, along with 18 goals (ranking 9th in the league) while on the power play. In total, they have given up 93 goals, splitting 78 from even strength and 15 while down a man. This season, Montreal has accumulated 73 goals, 23 points, resulting in a points percentage of .442.
Guarding the net for the Canadiens will be Sam Montembeault. He has allowed an average of 3.73 goals per game, totaling 500 goals against him throughout his career. With a quality start percentage of 53.7%, Montembeault has achieved 79 quality starts in 147 games played, totaling 8,041 minutes on the ice. His career stats show a record of 57-70-23 with 4,438 saves from 4,938 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of .899.
Free Prediction: Bet on Montreal (-145)
