Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes 2/16/23 – Montreal’s Canadiens will take on the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. Montreal holds a record of 23-27-4. Carolina’s record is 35-10-8. These teams met three times last season, with Carolina all three matchups. In this season, Carolina was the best pick today at the betting sites. They were stronger and better all the time than the Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes
Date & Time: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: PNC Arena
Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Odds
Canadiens
Moneyline: +290
Spread: +1.5 (+130)
Total: 6 over (-109)
Hurricanes
Moneyline: -385
Spread: -1.5 (-147)
Total: 6 under (-101)
Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Analysis
Montreal Canadiens was a favorite in their last game, and they beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0. Jonathan Drouin with three assists. Joel Armia and Christian Dvorak each scored goals and provided an assist. Jake Allen was flawless in the net and stopped all 22 shots. Montreal’s offense is poor. Montreal’s Habs are 29th in goals per match and 30th in shots. In five of their nine previous games, they scored no more than three goals. The Habs have been very poor in defense and goaltending. Montreal is 26th in goals against per match and 27th for shots against per match.
Carolina was a favorite in their previous game. They defeated the Washington Capitals by 3-2, but did not cover the -1.5 puck line. Stefan Noesen had an assist and scored a goal. Brent Burns and Paul Stastny both scored goals. Frederik Andersen stopped 34 of the 36 shots he faced. Recent performance of the Hurricanes’ offense has been excellent. In six of their nine recent games, they scored at least four goals. Carolina is ranked 10th in goals per match and 3rd in shots per match. Carolina’s defense and goaltending have been outstanding this season. They are ranked seventh in goals against per match and first in shots against/per game.
Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal’s last 6 games. Montreal are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against Carolina. Montreal are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road. Montreal are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Carolina. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Carolina’s last 17 games. Carolina Hurricanes are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games against Montreal. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina’s last 6 games at home. Carolina are 8-0 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Montreal.
Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Free Pick
Recent matchups have seen Carolina dominate Montreal. The Hurricanes have many advantages, including defense, goaltending, and offense. Carolina will win this matchup by playing at home and dominating Montreal according to the latest NHL betting stats.
Free Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (-147)
