Canadiens vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - February 4

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The Montreal Canadiens (24-23-5) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they face the San Jose Sharks (15-33-6) on the road on Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will claim the victory in Tuesday's game.

During the last 10 contests for the Sharks (2-8-0), their offense has put up 28 goals while their defense has given up 43 goals. They have had 22 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (13.6%).

Canadiens vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Sharks 4, Canadiens 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+149)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

  • The Canadiens are 7-5-12 in overtime matchups on their way to a 24-23-5 overall record.
  • Montreal has 23 points (10-3-3) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • Looking at the seven times this season the Canadiens finished a game with just one goal, they have a 2-4-1 record, good for five points.
  • Montreal has finished 2-9-2 in the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
  • The Canadiens are 20-8-2 in the 30 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 42 points).
  • In the 24 games when Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-9-3 record (27 points).
  • In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 12-7-0 (24 points).
  • The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Canadiens finished 11-15-5 in those contests (27 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks (15-33-6 overall) have posted a record of 4-6-10 in contests that have required OT this season.
  • San Jose has earned 22 points (10-10-2) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Sharks registered just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
  • San Jose has 11 points (4-12-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Sharks have earned 23 points in their 23 games with three or more goals scored.
  • San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-7-0 (10 points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 9-25-6 to register 24 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Canadiens Rank Canadiens AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
16th 2.9 Goals Scored 2.61 29th
28th 3.35 Goals Allowed 3.67 32nd
30th 25.9 Shots 26.8 26th
23rd 29.3 Shots Allowed 32.4 32nd
20th 20.26% Power Play % 17.53% 26th
5th 82.49% Penalty Kill % 76.4% 24th

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