Oilers vs. Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions
The Edmonton Oilers (30-21-4) host the Montreal Canadiens (14-34-7) on Saturday, March 5, with the Oilers coming off a defeat in their last game and the Canadiens a victory. Oilers (-293) versus Canadiens (+234) looks lopsided, according to the moneyline odds. Find more below on the Oilers vs. Canadiens betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Oilers vs. Canadiens Betting Line
Oilers vs Canadiens Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Total |
| Oilers |
-1.5 |
6.5 |
Oilers vs. Canadiens Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, March 5, 2022
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Edmonton, Alberta
- Arena: Rogers Place
Computer Predictions for Oilers vs. Canadiens
Computer picks for Oilers vs Canadiens
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
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Oilers (-1.5)
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Under (6.5)
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Oilers 5 Canadiens 2
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Oilers vs. Canadiens Betting Trends
Edmonton has won 24 of its 39 games as a favorite this season.
The Oilers have not played a game this season with their moneyline odds less than -293.
Looking at the moneyline odds, Edmonton has a 74.6% chance of winning this contest.
Edmonton Oilers Leaders
Connor McDavid is currently one of Edmonton’s top contributors (79 total points), having amassed 29 goals and 50 assists.
Leon Draisaitl has 38 goals and 40 assists to total 78 points (1.4 per game).
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ 37 points this season have come via seven goals and 30 assists.
Mikko Koskinen (19-8-3) has a goals against average of 3.0 on the season, and 865 saves. His .904 save percentage ranks 32nd in the league.
Edmonton Oilers Season Stats
The Oilers score the 10th-most goals in the league, averaging 3.2 per game for a total of 179 this season.
On defense, the Oilers have conceded 175 goals (3.2 per game) to rank 23rd in NHL play.
They’re ranked 16th in the league with a +4 goal differential .
The 42 power-play goals the Oilers have recorded this season have come on 160 power-play chances, ranking them second-best in the NHL.
The Oilers have the NHL’s third-best power-play conversion rate at 26.3%.
The Oilers’ offense has scored five shorthanded goals this season (12th among all teams).
The Oilers rank 27th in the league in penalty-kill success rate at 76.3%.
The Oilers win the seventh-highest percentage of faceoffs in the NHL at 51.9%.
The Oilers shoot 9.8% as a team, ranked 12th-best in the league.
The Oilers average 22.1 hits and 11.9 blocked shots per game.
Canadiens vs. Oilers Betting Trends
The Canadiens have claimed an upset victory in 11, or 24.4%, of the 45 games they have played as an underdog this season.
Montreal has won three of its 11 games when it is the underdog by +234 or longer on the moneyline.
The Canadiens have a 29.9% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).
Montreal Canadiens Leaders
Montreal’s Nicholas Suzuki has collected 25 assists and 12 goals in 55 games, good for 37 points.
Josh Anderson is crucial for Montreal’s offense with 24 total points (0.5 per game), including 15 goals and nine assists through 44 games.
Artturi Lehkonen has 10 goals and 14 assists for Edmonton.
Samuel Montembeault’s record stands at 5-11-4 on the season, giving up 79 goals (3.7 goals against average) and amassing 681 saves with an .896 save percentage (45th in the league).
Montreal Canadiens Season Stats
The Canadiens have scored 134 goals this season (2.4 per game) to rank 30th in the league.
The Canadiens have conceded 3.8 goals per game, 206 total, which ranks 32nd among league teams.
Their -72 goal differential ranks 32nd in the league.
The Canadiens have recorded 21 power-play goals this season (31st in the NHL) on 167 power-play chances.
The Canadiens’ power-play conversion rate (12.6%) ranks 31st in the league.
The Canadiens have scored four shorthanded goals this season (15th among NHL teams).
The Canadiens’ 31st-ranked penalty kill rate is 73.5%.
The Canadiens have the 23rd-ranked faceoff win percentage in the NHL (48.1%).
The Canadiens’ collective 8.2% shooting percentage ranks 30th in the league.
The Canadiens have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 25.7 hits and 13.3 blocked shots per game.
Oilers and Canadiens Injury Report
Oilers: Zack Kassian: Out (Jaw), Kris Russell: Out (Undisclosed), Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: Out (Shoulder), Oscar Klefbom: Out (Shoulder), Jesse Puljujarvi: Out (Lower body), Tyson Barrie: Day To Day (Upper Body), Josh Archibald: Out (Heart)
Canadiens: Christian Dvorak: Out (Upper Body), Rafael Harvey-Pinard: Out (Health Protocols), Jake Allen: Out (Lower Body), Joel Edmundson: Out (Back), Paul Byron: Out (Upper-body), Gianni Fairbrother: Out (COVID-19), Jonathan Drouin: Out (Wrist), Louie Belpedio: Out (COVID-19), Carey Price: Out (Knee), Jake Evans: Day To Day (Upper Body), David Savard: Out (Ankle), Shea Weber: Out (Lower body)
Betting Tips for Oilers vs. Canadiens
Our best bet is Oilers on the moneyline at -293 and against the spread (-1.5) after analyzing all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer predicts the scoring will finish under the total of 6.5 goals.
