San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 2/27/25
Looking to win big? The Sharks and Canadiens face off at 7:00 ET on NBCS. The Canadiens are hosting the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Canadiens are favored by -1.5 vs. the Sharks in a non-conference matchup.
SAN JOSE SHARKS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Montreal Canadiens -1.5
This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, February 27th.
WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:
- Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Canadiens picking up a 4-3 win.
- Take the Canadiens on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Sharks (+1.5)
Do the Sharks Have What it Takes on the Road?
San Jose dropped to 15-36-8 with a 3-2 road loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
San Jose took the lead in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up later in the same period. The Sharks evened the score again in the third, but Vancouver scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.
San Jose managed 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal, tying the game 2-2 at 18:43 in the third period.
The Sharks were held scoreless in the first period before Sturm’s goal at 2:37 into the second. Granlund’s goal came on his third shot on goal, while Sturm scored on his only shot. San Jose recorded 16 giveaways in the game.
The Sharks’ defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing a late goal to the Canucks with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, resulting in a 3-2 loss. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Will the Canadiens Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Montreal dropped to 27-26-5 with a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 4 fell short of that mark.
After falling behind 2-0, Christian Dvorak scored for Montreal in the third period. The Penguins added an empty-net goal with 0:45 left to seal the win.
Montreal’s offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, managing just one goal from Christian Dvorak, his first of the season. Juraj Slafkovsky picked up his 7th assist, while Emil Heineman added his first assist of the year.
The Canadiens fired 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the 3rd period. They also recorded 20 giveaways, which hampered their offensive efforts.
Montreal’s defense allowed the first two goals in their previous game, with both coming from Sidney Crosby. The first was at 15:57 in the first period, and the second was a power-play goal at 18:40 in the second. Despite closing the gap to 2-1, the Canadiens conceded an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.