The Carolina Hurricanes (46-21-7) travel to face off against the Montreal Canadiens (28-32-12) on Saturday, March 30th. This game will be played at Bell Centre in Montreal and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Hurricanes vs Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes Are Coming Off A Win

Carolina comes into tonight’s game against Montreal with a record of 46-21-7, which has them in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference and the Metropolitan Division. On the road, the Hurricanes are 21-12-3 this season.

Over their last ten games, Carolina has gone 7-3, and they have won three of their last five games. This season, the Hurricanes have been favored in 67 of their 74 games and have gone 43-17-7 in those games.

Carolina has an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game this season. So far, the Hurricanes have 29 wins by multiple goals and 17 wins by just one goal. Their puck line record for the year is 31-43, and they have gone 4-6 vs. the puck line in their last ten games.

So far this year, the Hurricanes have been favored in 67 games and have gone 27-40 vs. the puck line as the favorite. In their last ten road games, the team’s puck line record is at 5-5, and their average scoring margin on the road is +.6 goals per contest.

In their previous game, the Hurricanes hosted the Red Wings and game away with a 4-0 win. The Hurricanes couldn’t find the net offensively in the first or third periods against the Red Wings, but they did score four times in the second period. Of Carolina’s four goals, one came while in power play. They ended the game with 33 shots on goal and had nine giveaways.

Carolina secured a win against the puck line, entering the game as the favorites with a -1.5 goal advantage. The game ended below the over/under line of 6.5, with a combined total of 4 goals.

The Montreal Canadiens Are Coming Off A Win

At 68 points, the Canadiens are in 15th place in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Atlantic Division. Their overall record is 28-32-12, and they have gone 14-26 against other Eastern Conference teams.

Montreal has won three straight games and has gone 4-6 in their last ten contests. As the underdog, the Canadiens have gone 23-31-12 this season and 3-0 in their last three games.

At home this season, the Canadiens have a puck line record of 23-12 and an average scoring margin of -.5 goals per game. So far, Montreal has played in 66 games as an underdog, going 45-21 vs. the puck line.

Overall, the Canadiens have 17 wins by just one goal and 11 wins by more than one goal. In their last ten home games, the team’s puck line record is 9-1, and their average scoring margin in those games is +1.7 goals per contest.

In their previous game, the Canadiens hosted the Flyers and game away with a 4-1 win. In the first period against the Flyers, the Canadiens scored two goals, in addition to scoring two times in the 3rd period. Of Montreal’s four goals, one came while in power play. They ended the game with 17 shots on goal and had 11 giveaways.

Montreal was the underdog going into the game and picked up a win against the puck line. The game finished below the over/under line of 6 with a combined total of 5 goals.

Carolina Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Hurricanes have an average of 3.4 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 7th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 2nd in the league. Looking at how the Hurricanes’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 4th in power play goals and 8th in shorthanded goals.

This season, the Hurricanes’ have an over/under record of 30-43-1. Throughout the season, they have played 37 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.1 goals per game.

Canadiens Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Canadiens have an average of 2.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 27th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 28th in the league. Montreal’s offense comes into the game ranked 21st in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 20th in the NHL.

So far, the Canadiens have an over/under record of 35-35-2. Coming into the game, they have played 34 games that went beyond the 6 over/under line. Their games, on average, had 6.2 goals per game.

Carolina Team Defense

Defensively, the Hurricanes are currently 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 25.7 shots per game against Carolina. They also are 4th in shutouts, coming in with 6 shutouts.

Montreal Team Defense

In terms of defense, the Canadiens head into the game ranked 8th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against Montreal. So far, they are 24th in shutouts, achieving 2 shutouts.

Hurricanes vs Canadiens Trends

• Although Carolina has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 1-2. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• Across the Canadiens last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 9-1, while going 4-6 straight-up.
• In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Canadiens have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their puck line record was 4-1 in these scenarios.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Hurricanes have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 4-6.

Hurricanes vs Canadiens Prediction

When it comes to a straight moneyline bet, look no further than the Hurricanes. Nevertheless, given the payout of -254, you could also think about incorporating this bet into a parlay.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Canadiens to cover. Even if the Hurricanes secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Canadiens should cover the puck line.

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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