Canadiens vs. Canucks Prediction, Odds, Line, and Picks - December 5

The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Vancouver Canucks in an NHL game on Monday.

Montreal are 12-12 coming into the game, having lost their last match. They are placed in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 25 points. They are desperate for wins in upcoming games to sustain their season longer.

Vancouver comes into the game with a morale-boosting win and will look to continue their winning run. They are placed in the bottom half of the Western Conference Pacific Division with 23 points and are in the race to move up the table with a few wins on the trot.

Canadiens vs. Canucks Odds

TEAMS	MONEY LINE	SPREAD	TOTAL
CANADIENS	+165	+1.5(-140)	o6.5(-115)
CANUCKS	-200	-1.5(+120)	u6.5(-105)

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Canadiens vs. Canucks Match Details

Fixture: Coyotes vs Canucks

Date & Time: Monday, December 5, 2022; 10:30 p.m. EDT

Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC

Canadiens vs. Canucks Key Stats

The problem lies with Montreal's offense as they haven't managed to score goals this season. They have been dependent on Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield for scoring goals and have lacked contributions from other players. The team needs more from the players to get the best results in the upcoming games.

Montreal's defensive lapses have been one of the reasons for their failure this season. Conceding over 80 goals has caused many problems and needs changes to get better returns in upcoming games.

Vancouver has done decently to score over three goals scored per game this season. They will be looking for similar performances from Elias Pettersson and Bo Horvat in the upcoming game. Bo has scored the most goals for them with 19 to his name, and will be very crucial in the upcoming game.

Their offense is one of the poorest in the league with around 3.8 goals conceded on average per game this season. They will look to change their defensive setup as they look to stabilize their season with another win.

Canadiens vs. Canucks Betting Prediction

Both teams have had a start-stop season and the matchup is evenly placed. Montreal will fancy their chances, being the better team against a low-scoring opponent, with Vancouver's poor defense likely to provide them with the opportunity.

While Vancouver's home-play has not been at its best, added to by inconsistent offense, they need to be cautious in the game. A poor head-to-head record puts them in the contest.

All the stats indicate that Montreal is more likely to cover the spread in this game.