Check out our free Canadiens vs Blue Jackets pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Columbus. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Canadiens take on Columbus at 7-11-3.
- In terms of giveaways, the Canadiens are currently 8th in the league.
- The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Penguins.
- The Blue Jackets hold a 9-9-2 record so far.
- In terms of giveaways, the Blue Jackets are currently 22nd in the league.
- The Blue Jackets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Capitals.
Canadiens vs Blue Jackets Preview
The Canadiens and Blue Jackets are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blue Jackets will host the game at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Blue Jackets are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Canadiens in a Eastern conference matchup.
Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Montreal Canadiens at Columbus Blue Jackets
- Where: Columbus at Nationwide Arena
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds CBJ -1.5, MON +138 | CBJ -165 O/U 6.5
Canadiens Preview: Are the Canadiens Ready for a Road Win?
Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped them to 7-11-3 for the season. The Canadiens entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.
Montreal’s lone goal came from Christian Dvorak in the third period, cutting the deficit to 2-1. The Penguins sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:15 in the third.
Montreal's offense managed just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak netted his first goal of the season at the 5:32 mark of the third period, with Emil Heineman picking up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky adding his seventh.
The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period. They struggled with giveaways, committing 20 during the game.
Defensively, the Canadiens will need to start stronger after allowing the first two goals in their previous game. The first came 4:03 into the first period, and the second was a power-play goal late in the second. They also gave up an empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the third. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.
Blue Jackets Preview: Will the Blue Jackets Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Columbus dropped to 9-9-2 after a 7-2 road loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 9 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
Columbus allowed five goals in the first period, and they didn’t score until the second. Damon Severson and Kevin Labanc each found the net for the Blue Jackets.
Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.
Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and failed to score on the power play. Sean Monahan picked up his fifth assist of the season on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese added his second assist.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets struggled in their last game, giving up 7 goals on 22 shots. Goalie Daniil Tarasov finished with a 68.2% save percentage, making 15 saves. The defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. The Blue Jackets gave up the first 5 goals of the game, with 4 coming in the first period and another at 15:09 in the second. They also allowed the final goal at 18:34 in the third period.
Canadiens vs Blue Jackets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road contests, the Canadiens offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 4. Montreal posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 1-4 ATS.
- The Blue Jackets are 4-1 puck line in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Blue Jackets have an puck line mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. Columbus posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- The last ten games that Montreal was favored, they have an puck line mark of 5-5 while going 8-2 straight up.
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