In one of 10 games on the NHL schedule Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens (24-30-10) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (22-32-10). Montreal is seventh in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division and the Blue Jackets are eighth in the Metropolitan. Neither team has a hope at qualifying for the NHL playoffs and is essentially playing out their remaining NHL games.
Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Picks
- NHL Pick: Blue Jackets +100
Elvis Merzlikins (3.21 GAA, .904 save percentage) is projected to start in net for the Blue Jackets, while Cayden Primeau (3.04 GAA, .901 save percentage) is confirmed to be starting in goal for the Canadiens. Let’s take a look at the Blue Jackets vs Canadiens betting analysis with the latest scores and odds.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Odds
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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Information
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens
Location of the game: Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec
Date & Time: Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and TSN2
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Recent Scores
Columbus is coming off of a 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Daniil Tarasov made 47 saves in the loss and Alex Texier scored the lone goal for the Blue Jackets. The team is 5-5-0 in the last 10 games on the Columbus Blue Jackets schedule.
Montreal is playing some of its worst hockey coming into the Blue Jackets vs Canadiens betting analysis. They’re 2-6-2 in their last 10 games and among the NHL picks to finish in the draft lottery. They’ve lost consecutive games to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Analysis
Blue Jackets Playing Better down the Stretch
While the Columbus Blue Jackets have been one of the worst NHL teams all season, they’ve shown positive signs as of late. They’re 5-5 in their last 10 games and have beaten the Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights, and New York Rangers. They’ve scored 19 goals in their last five games and are up to 21st in goals per game (2.97). They’re 31st in goals allowed (3.61).
Johnny Gaudreau leads the Blue Jackets in NHL player stats with 45 points (10 goals, 35 assists) and Zach Werenski is second with 38 points (4 goals, 34 assists).
Canadiens Falling Down the Standings
Montreal is trending in the opposite direction. The Canadiens have quality young talent and are well-coached, but they’ve been unable to get over the hump in many of their recent NHL games. They’re 2-6-2 in their last 10 games, but seven of those NHL matchups have been decided by one goal.
The Montreal Canadiens are 12-17-3 on home ice this season and have just two wins in their last seven games at Bell Centre. Nick Suzuki leads Montreal in scoring with 61 points (25 goals, 36 assists) and Cole Caufield is second with 51 points (19 goals, 32 assists).
Updates
Adam Fantilli, Justin Danforth, and Kent Johnson are on the NHL injury report for the Blue Jackets. Colin White, Christian Dvorak, and Kirby Dach are the Montreal Canadiens players out with injuries.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Blue Jackets are slight betting underdogs in the Blue Jackets vs Canadiens betting analysis with +100 moneyline odds and +1.5 (-245) puck line odds at BetUS. The Canadiens have NHL Vegas odds of -120 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+205) for the puck line. The total is 6.5, with over and under odds of -115 and -105, respectively.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Prediction
The Blue Jackets offense has been showing signs of life as of late, particularly recent acquisition Alex Nylander, who has seven points in eight games since joining the team. Columbus has beaten quality teams as of late and are 3-3 in their last six games on the road, while the Canadiens are 2-5 in their last seven home games.
- NHL Pick: Blue Jackets +100
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