Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers 12/29/19 - NHL Betting Odds & Picks
Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers
NHL: 7:00 PM EST
Dec. 29, 2019
TV: FSFL, RSN
Latest Odds : FLA -133 Total 6
The Montreal Canadiens are playing decent on the year and are only 4 points out of second place in the Atlantic Division. The Canadiens have ended up posting a total record of 18-13-6 on the season so far. The Canadiens do play the other Florida team on Saturday night as the Canadiens travel to the Amalie Center for the game against the Lightning.
On the season the Canadiens have ended up scoring a total of 3.22 goals a game. The Canadiens have converted on the power play at a rate of 22.7% on the year. The defense for the Canadiens have killed off 75.2% of the power plays faced on the season. When it comes to the normal defense Montreal is giving up only 3.14 goals a game on the year.
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The Panthers have really looked impressive on the year and if the defense finally decides to show up in the games, the Panthers would actually have a good chance of making the playoffs as a heavily favored team. The Panthers do play against the Red Wings on Saturday night and before that game the Panthers have posted a 18-13-5 record on the year.
This year the Panthers have managed to score only at a clip of 3.44 goals per game. The Florida team has converted on the power play at a clip of 23.3% on the season, but have ended up killing off 79.3% of the penalties faced this season. The defense for the Panthers has allowed only 3.28 goals a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Canadiens are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Panthers are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 4-1 in Canadiens last 5 games as a road favorite.
Under is 4-0 in Canadiens last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Free Betting Pick: Florida Panthers -133
The Panthers have been playing red hot offensively and that will definitely continue in the game here. The Panthers also have a defense that is only slightly worse than Montreal. Throw in the friendly confines of the BB&T center and it is very easy to see the Panthers playing great offensively against the Canadiens and put up some big time plays. Final Score, Florida Panthers win 4-2.