Scheduled Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Venue: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, MN
Broadcasting on: Fanduel Sports Network
Betting Odds: Canadiens (+215) Wild (-260)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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On Thursday, the Minnesota Wild (10-2-3) will host the Montreal Canadiens (5-9-2) at Xcel Energy Center. The betting lines favor the Wild at -260, while the Canadiens come in at +215. The total goals for this matchup stands at 6.5.
In their last match, the Montreal Canadiens triumphed with a 7-5 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Throughout the game, Montreal accumulated 10 penalty minutes and demonstrated a robust offensive performance. Notably, they scored 2 goals from 6 power play opportunities and achieved a total of 7 goals from 23 shots fired.
This season, the Montreal Canadiens have scored a total of 46 goals, ranking them 19th in the NHL, while allowing 66 goals against. With 12 points earned, their points percentage currently stands at .375. They have had 56 chances on the power play, converting 13 goals for a conversion rate of 23.21%. During even-strength play, Montreal has allowed 55 goals while scoring 33. The team has taken 392 shots, registering a shooting percentage of 11.7%, while facing 490 shots against them, which results in a save percentage of .865. Their opponents have made 56 power play attempts (5th in the league) and scored 11 goals during those chances.
Starting in goal for this game will be Sam Montembeault. Throughout his career, he has faced 484 goals against him, averaging a goals against rate of 3.62. Montembeault has played in 156 professional games with a career save percentage of .897 over 8,021 minutes played. His overall record stands at 53 wins, 67 losses, and 22 overtime losses. Montembeault has achieved 74 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .532 while facing 4,713 shots, successfully saving 4,229.
The Minnesota Wild recently faced the Chicago Blackhawks, suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat. In that match, the Wild managed just 1 goal from 33 shots and failed to score on 3 power play attempts.
This season, the Wild have scored 43 goals at even strength and 10 goals (ranking 11th in the league) during power plays. They have generated 432 shots (22nd in pro hockey) with a shooting percentage of 12.27% and have allowed 426 shots from opponents. The Minnesota Wild have netted 53 goals this season, accumulating 23 points for a points percentage of .767. They have conceded a total of 38 goals, comprising 29 at even strength and 9 while down a man. With 48 power play opportunities, their success rate is currently at 20.83%. They possess a penalty kill efficiency of 75.00%, having faced 36 power plays against them, resulting in a save percentage of 91.1%.
Filip Gustavsson will be minding the net for the Wild. He has achieved 3,279 saves from 3,593 shots, yielding a save percentage of .913. His career record stands at 59 wins, 42 losses, and 16 overtime losses across 122 games. He has started in 114 games and logged 6,384 minutes on the ice. Gustavsson boasts a quality start rate of 58.8%, achieving 67 quality starts throughout his hockey journey. The average goals he concedes per game stands at 2.95, accumulating a total of 314 goals allowed.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL contest, covering the spread or moneyline?
Free Prediction: Back Montreal (+215)
