Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Pick
This NHL preview is for our January 12, 2022 Montreal vs Boston prediction. The Montreal Canadiens (7-23-4 Overall, 2-13-3 Away) have lost three straight games. With 18 points, they are last in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Bruins (19-11-2 Overall, 9-6-1 Home) have won their last two games and are 7-3 for their last 10 contests. The Bruins are eighth in the Eastern Conference and fourth in the Atlantic Division with 40 points.
The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Faceoff is 7:00 pm ET. The game will be carried on TNT.
Montreal vs Boston Prediction – Keys
Statistically, our Montreal vs Boston prediction notes that the Bruins have the edge. Boston leads Montreal in goals for (3.06-2.12), shooting percentage (35.6-29.4), power play goals (22-11), and power play percentage (23.2-11.0). Plus, they are better in goals against (2.59-3.62), goals against percentage (29.3-34.1), power play goals allowed (18-31), and power play defense (82.4-71.6).
Canadiens - Players
Montreal has been decimated at wing and especially at right wing. They’ll look to top center and point maker Nick Suzuki (7 Gs, 12 ASTs, -15 +/-) to score. He has three power play goals and three assists. Also, left wing Jonathan Drouin (6 Gs, 11 ASTs, -8 +/-) will need to contribute. On defense, veteran David Savard (1 G, 7 ASTs, -10 +/-) is an anchor. Jake Allen (5-15-2, 3.10 GAA, .903 SV%) will likely start in goal.
Bruins - Players
Our Montreal vs Boston prediction notes that the Bruins first line is a fearsome trio. Left wing Brad Marchand (16 Gs, 11 ASTs, +8 +/-) has five PPG and nine PPA. On the other side, David Pastrnak (13 Gs, 14 ASTs, +5 +/-) is a major playmaker. He too comes to the ice tonight with five PPG. Additionally, center Patrice Bergeron (11 Gs, 15 ASTs, +6 +/-) is a major force. Along with being a huge contributor playing five-on-five, he’s scored four power play goals and dished off seven power play assists. Charlie McAvoy (5 Gs, 15 ASTs, +8 +/-) leads a fine defensive unit. On the power play, he’s compiled six assists and two goals. Dependable Linus Ullmark (11-5-0, 2.57 GAA, .917 SV%) will be in goal.
Montreal vs Boston Prediction - Puckline & Totals
Our Montreal vs Boston prediction likes the Bruins in this game. They’re deeper, healthier, and more productive than Montreal. The Bruins are favored at -1.5 (-136), while the Canadiens are +1.5 (-108). The over/under is an even 6.0. The over, which we’re taking is -102. The under is -115.
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Summary – Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Pick:
Puckline Pick – Boston at -1.5 (-136)
Totals Pick - Over 6.0 (-102)
