Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens 2/12/23 – The Montreal Canadiens will host the Edmonton Oilers today in an early game. This is the second and last matchup between these two teams this season. The first game was won by the Oilers, 5-3, on December 3rd. Both teams played yesterday, and both have huge wins from very different angles that will be used in today’s game. The Oilers will lead this game as predicted by the latest NHL betting stats.
Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens
Date & Time: Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 12:30 PM ET
Location: Bell Centre
Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Odds
Oilers
Moneyline: -238
Puckline: -1.5 (-105)
Total: 6.5 over (-120)
Canadiens
Moneyline: +185
Puckline: +1.5 (-115)
Total: 6.5 under (+109)
Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens Analysis
Recent surges in standings have seen the Edmonton Oilers climb up the ranks, just one point behind Vegas for first place Pacific Division. They currently hold a record of 30-18-5. They extended their point streak to 11 games yesterday, winning 9-0-2 with a win in Ottawa. They beat the Senators 40-29, and outplayed them by an expected goal rate 3.13-2.89. Edmonton’s defense has been less impressive, allowing on average 3.15 goals per match, which is the 14th most in the NHL. They also allowed 32 shots per game on average.
Montreal Canadiens are in last place in the Atlantic Division. They have a record of 21-27-4 and really struggled this season. Yesterday’s win over the Islanders ended their four-game losing streak. They won 4-3 at home, and were +185 home underdogs. With just 3:06 left in overtime, the Habs tied it. Mike Hoffman scored a breakaway, and Mike Matheson scored the winning goal on the rebound. It took a long review to determine that Mike Matheson’s goal was a good goal. The Habs outshot the Isles 31-30, but were slightly outplayed by a 3.19-3.07 goal rate. Montreal’s defense was just as poor this season, allowing on average 3.71 goals per match, which is fifth in the NHL. They also allowed an average 34 shots per game.
Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Edmonton’s last 12 games. Edmonton are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games. Edmonton are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Montreal. Edmonton are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games on the road. Edmonton are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when playing on the road against Montreal.
Montreal are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal’s last 6 games against Edmonton. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal’s last 6 games at home. Montreal are 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Edmonton. Montreal are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Pacific Division division.
Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens Free Pick
The Oilers will cruise to victory today on the road. They have already won their first game against the Canadiens. The Oilers’ offense should dominate and win the game. Edmonton are favorable to win this game as per the best NHL betting splits.
Free Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5 (-105)
