Since taking over as head coach, Martin St. Louis has provided a much-needed jumpstart to the Canadiens’ season. Before St. Louis arrived, Montreal played like a team that had packed it in for the year. The Canadiens have not looked the same after the coaching change. Now the NHL betting question is how long it can last. Usually, a team gets a sugar rush when they change coaches. But eventually, they come back to the level that they belong at. However, the Canucks could be an exception. Vancouver has been strong after Bruce Boudreau took over.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 10:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia |
| TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Canadiens | +1½ (-140) | 6 (-120) | +170 |  |
| Canucks | -1½ (+120) | 6 (EV) | -200 | |
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Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, we have two sports betting properties responding to new coaches. Following terrible starts, the Canucks and Canadiens are unrecognizable. Gamblers have to reassess their handicapping notebooks on both clubs. In like manner, oddsmakers have had to do the same thing. The factors that go into the price of Montreal and Vancouver have changed dramatically. Thus, we may get the old split of Sharps on the visitor and casuals on the home ice side. Stepping into either team could be dangerous at present.
Montreal Canadiens Team Overview
Montreal is 15-34-7 straight up and 30-24 over/under. Overall, the Canadiens rank 32nd for goal scoring and 32nd for power-play efficiency. While defensively, Montreal ranks 32nd for goals against and 31st for penalty killing. Montreal has won seven of its last eight games. The Canadiens are 4-2 over the total in their most recent six games.
Vancouver Canucks Team Overview
Vancouver is 28-23-6 straight up and 27-28 over/under. In sum, the Canucks rank 23rd for goal scoring and 17th for power-play efficiency. While defensively, Vancouver ranks 12th for goals against and 32nd for penalty killing. Vancouver has won seven of its most recent nine games. The Canucks are 8-1 over the total in their last nine outings.
Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks Betting Trends
- On the road, Montreal 5-4 against the spread
- As an underdog, Montreal is 6-1 vs. the line
- In interconference games, the Canadiens are 4-6 on the board
- On the road, Montreal is 7-3 over the total
- As an underdog, Montreal is 10-4 over the total
- In interconference games, the Canadiens are 9-2 over the number
- At home, Edmonton is 5-6 is against the spread
- As chalk, Edmonton is 5-3 vs. the line
- In interconference games, the Oilers are 5-4 on the board
- At home, the Oil is 6-5 over the total
- As a favorite, Edmonton is 3-2 over the number
- In interconference games, the Oilers are 2-3-1 under the total
- In this series, Edmonton is 4-2 against Montreal vs. the spread
- The Oilers and Canadiens are 5-0 over the total
- At Edmonton, the Canadiens 4-1 vs. the number
- Also, this series is 2-0 over the total at Edmonton
Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Montreal will get the better price as the NHL betting visitor. The Canadiens are in their best form of the season. Montreal is playing like a playoff team. In sum, the Canadiens will be a dangerous dog with a bite.
Canadiens at Canucks SBG Best Bet: Montreal Canadiens.