The 2023-24 NHL season has gotten off to a fast start, but the action is only going to continue to get bigger as time goes on. The Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night for what should be an interesting game.
Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Picks
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Both of these NHL teams have gotten off to a solid start this season, and that should set up a great matchup on Thursday night. The Blue Jackets vs Canadiens odds have been set for this matchup, and now is the time to start making wagers.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens Odds
Before you are able to make a bet on this game then, you are going to need to check out the Blue Jackets vs Canadiens odds for this matchup. The NHL odds for this game have the Canadiens as the moneyline betting favorites at -115 on Thursday night over the Blue Jackets.
You can also make NHL picks on the total number of goals, and the over/under line for this game is set at 6.5 total goals. There will be other ways to make NHL expert picks for this matchup, but betting the moneyline and over/under is the best way to go.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens Information
Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens
Location of the game: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Date & Time: Thursday, October 26th, 7:00 PM ET
How to Watch: NHLPP/ESPN+
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
Blue Jackets Want to Play Slow
The Columbus Blue Jackets odds have been all over the place so far this season, and it is a bit hard to figure this team out. Columbus looks like a team that can’t do much right on offense, but they have been getting stops on defense.
The NHL schedule has been pretty light for Columbus so far this season, and that has allowed them to go 3-2-1 on the year. Boone Jenner leads the team with four goals and one assist this season, but he is going to need some help as well.
One look at the NHL injury report does show some issues for Columbus, as they are currently playing without Patrik Laine. Columbus has been able to find a strategy and plan that works for them, but at some point, they will want to do some scoring.
Canadiens Scoring Some Goals
Cole Caufield has put up some solid NHL player stats so far for the Canadiens, as he leads the team with three goals and three assists. Montreal hasn’t been an explosive offensive team, but they are clearly better than Columbus on that end of the ice.
The Canadiens have scored on the power play just 16 percent of the time, and that should actually improve as the season moves along. The Canadiens are not expected to be near the top of the NHL standings for long, but they have been playing well to begin the season.
Playing at home should give Montreal a boost as well, and it can help a defense that has been struggling a bit. The Canadiens are allowing 3.33 goals per game this season, and they are fortunate to not be playing a great offensive team in this game.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks
After looking at the Blue Jackets vs Canadiens odds for these two NHL teams, you should be able to come up with two good wagers to make. This should be one of the best NHL games today, and you are going to want to focus on the moneyline in this one.
Three goals should be enough to come away with a win, even though most Montreal Canadiens games have featured plenty of offense. You are going to want to go with the Canadiens to win this game on their home ice, as they get just enough offense to win it.
- Over/Under: Under 6.5 Goals
- Moneyline/Run Line: Canadiens -115
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