The Montreal Canadiens are slight 51.4 percent favorites over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Canadiens are favored despite being projected for 26 shots on goal vs 26 shots for the Penguins. The Canadiens goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.5% compared to the Penguins goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.3%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Stuart Skinner 23, Sam Montembeault 23 SHOTS: Sidney Crosby 3.1, Cole Caufield 3.3 GOALS: Bryan Rust 0.52, Cole Caufield 0.65 PTS: Sidney Crosby has a 57% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nick Suzuki has a 51% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Pittsburgh Penguins
| Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 8-8, 50% 226 | Record at Home | 9-10, 47% -280 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| VS Montreal Canadiens | 0-1, 0% -100 | VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 1-0, 100% 103 | Montreal Canadiens |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 6-7, 46% 6 | vs Team Under .500 | 16-8, 67% 598 | Montreal Canadiens |
| Record As Road Underdog | 7-5, 58% 461 | Record As Home Favorite | 7-8, 47% -286 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 14-14, 50% -1013 | After 1 or More Days Off | 15-13, 54% -1673 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 3-2, 60% 164 | Record at Home | 4-5, 44% -160 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| VS Montreal Canadiens | 0-1, 0% -100 | VS Pittsburgh Penguins | 1-0, 100% 103 | Montreal Canadiens |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 3-6, 33% -275 | vs Team Under .500 | 6-2, 75% 368 | Montreal Canadiens |
| Record As Road Underdog | 3-2, 60% 164 | Record As Home Favorite | 2-3, 40% -166 | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 4-7, 36% -416 | After 1 or More Days Off | 6-5, 55% -152 | Montreal Canadiens |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Pittsburgh Penguins | RECORD | Montreal Canadiens | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 8-8, 50% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 11-4, 73% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-2, 60% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-2, 67% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 19-12, 61% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-19, 46% Over | UNDER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 16-10, 62% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 18-6, 75% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 10-6, 62% +406 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 9-10, 47% -146 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 3-2, 60% +79 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 4-5, 44% -96
MONEY LINE - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 7-9, 44% -416 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 11-8, 58% 149 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 3-2, 60% +26 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 5-4, 56% +54
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 9-7, 56% + 119 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 6-13, 32% -754 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Pittsburgh Penguins Road Games: 3-2, 60% + 73 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-6, 33% -327
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