The red hot Montreal Canadiens host the struggling Ottawa Senators, Monday Mar 22, as the Senators hope to avoid six straight losses. This is the sixth and final meeting of the regular season between these Northeast Division rivals. Ottawa has won four of the first five matchups this season. NHL oddsmakers at BETUS.com have the Canadiens as -145 moneyline favs over the Senators (+125) with the over/under set at 5.5 goals . Be sure to get your Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Pick in early at BETUS.com
The Sens (37-30-1-7) have lost eight of their last ten and have one win in five road games. They are 14-20-0-1 on the road where they average 2.31 GAG and allow 3.34 GAG. They recently lost in Dallas 4-5 despite goals from Mike Fisher and a hat trick from Jason Spezza. Goalie Pascal Leclaire was pulled after allowing four goals on 19 shots. Pascal Leclaire hasn’t won a game in ten straight starts, overall he’s 11-13-2 with a 3.18 GAA and a .887 SVPCT. Maybe a date with Montreal will shake Ottawa from its recent slump. The good news for the Senators is their 11-game winning streak prior to the Olympic break gave them enough breathing room where they don't have to worry about dropping out of the top eight just yet. But they hardly look like a team ready to put together a lengthy playoff run. They got a pair of powerplay goals after going four games without.
The Canadiens (36-29-4-3) have won seven of ten and four of their last five on home ice. They are 18-13-2-2 at home where they average 2.83 GAG and allow 2.69 GAG. They recently lost in Toronto 2-3 (OT). They got a pair of goals from Brian Gionta. Goalie Jaroslav Halak stopped 31 of 33 shots and is 7-3 in his last ten with a 3.00 GAA. Overall he’s 23-10-3 with a 2.46 GAA and a .923 SVPCT. The Hab and Sens are just three points ahead of Boston for the eighth and final playoff slot. Spezza's three goals Saturday gave the Senators forward 19 for the season. He scored just three in his first 28 games, but has 16 in 22 since. Gionta has 23 goals in 51 games in his first season with the Canadiens , three off Cammalleri's team-leading total. Halak has posted a 6-0-1 record in his last seven starts, giving up two goals or less in five of them. The Habs have a powerplay goal in their last three games.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Senators are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
- Favorite is 16-6 in the last 22 meetings.
- Canadiens are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
- Canadiens are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
- Senators are 0-5 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
- Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
- Senators are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens
When: Monday Mar 22, 2009 7:00 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Canadiens -145
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