Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders 4/12/23 – Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders will wrap up their regular season series on Tuesday evening, with both teams headed in opposite directions. The Canadiens boast a record of 31-43-6, the second-worst in the Eastern Conference; on the other hand, the Islanders boast an impressive 41-31-9 mark and are competing for one of two wild card spots available in that same conference. The Canadiens are hoping to cap off a difficult season with victory, while the Islanders aim to secure a playoff spot. According to NHL betting lines, this upcoming game should be an entertaining one.
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: UBS Arena Elmont, NY
TV: MSG
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders 4/12/23 Betting Odds
Canadiens
Moneyline: +301
Puckline: +1.5 (+120)
Total: 6 over (+104)
Islanders
Moneyline: -345
Puckline: -1.5 (-140)
Total: 6 under (-115)
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Analysis
In their most recent matchup against the Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens suffered a 7-1 loss. They accrued 21 penalty minutes and had four chances on the power play but could not capitalize. On offense, Montreal had an uneventful showing; scoring on only 1 out of 21 shots attempted while out there on the ice. Montreal Canadiens opponents have scored 222 goals while scoring 183 of their own. Montreal Canadiens opponents have attempted 266 power play opportunities and netted 74 goals overall in those chances. Montreal Canadiens have scored 221 goals this year and conceded 296, earning them a shooting percentage of 10.1%. For the season, they have taken 2,184 shots; thus far this season they have totaled 68 points with an efficiency rate of 0.425. In terms of save percentage, Montreal boasts one at 0.890 with 2,697 attempts made against them thus far; they’ve converted 38 out of those opportunities for a rate of 16.38%.
Last, New York Islanders took the ice against the Washington Capitals in an outing that saw them fall by a score of 5-2. Of their 40 shots on goal, New York scored two goals while having 3 power play opportunities but were unable to capitalize. New York has taken 2,489 shots and earned a shot percentage of 9.56%, while allowing their opponents 2,525 attempts. Their penalty kill rate on opponents’ 218 power play chances is 82.11%, while their save percentage stands at 91.5%. With 219 power play opportunities earned, New York’s power play rate stands at 15.53%. The Islanders currently sit with 204 goals scored at even strength and 34 while having the power play advantage. Conversely, they’ve allowed 215 goals from 176 attempts while playing with fewer men on ice. For the season, New York Islanders have earned 238 goals, 91 points, and a points percentage of 0.562.
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Against the Spread
Montreal are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games. Montreal are 8-4 SU in their last 12 games against NY Islanders. Montreal are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road. Montreal are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders. The total has gone OVER in 9 of Montreal’s last 12 games against an opponent in the Metropolitan Division division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders’ last 6 games. NY Islanders are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home. NY Islanders are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing at home against Montreal. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Islanders’ last 15 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Islanders’ last 7 games played on a Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Free Pick
The Canadiens hope to cap off a successful season and secure an upset. But the Islanders are competing for a playoff spot and should dominate this game on both ends of the ice. According to NHL betting forums, the Islanders are odds-on favorites to win this game.
Free Pick: New York Islanders -1.5 (-140)
