Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Tips - NHL Predictions and Best Bets
Minnesota Wild travel to face Montreal Canadiens in the NHL, with the main tip being a tie after 60 minutes. Montreal have needed overtime or a shootout in seven of their first 17 games, including five of nine at home. Minnesota boast the league's best defence, conceding just 2.26 goals per game. Maxim Shabanov is also tipped to score anytime, having netted three goals in his last two appearances and scoring in seven of 18 games this season. Both teams are in strong form, but the defensive strength and recent trends point to a close contest.
- Tie after 60 minutes is the main tip for Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens.
- Montreal have gone beyond regulation in 7 of 17 games; Minnesota lead the NHL in defence.
- Maxim Shabanov is also tipped to score anytime after netting three in his last two games.
Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens Expert Betting Tips
Our main bet is a tie after 60 minutes, while we're also backing Maxim Shabanov anytime goalscorer after his recent scoring performances.
- Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens Expert Betting Tips
- Key Stats
- Minnesota Wild Recent Form
- Montreal Canadiens Recent Form
Montreal Canadiens host Minnesota Wild in the NHL on Tuesday, 10 November, with a closely contested game expected between two in-form teams.
Montreal have required overtime or a shootout in seven of their opening 17 games, including five of nine at home. Minnesota have also been involved in four games decided beyond regulation, while their league-leading defensive record suggests another tight contest could be on the cards.
The Wild are allowing just 2.26 goals per game, the fewest in the NHL, while Montreal have won six of their last seven matches. With both teams producing strong results, we're backing the game to remain level after regulation.
Key Stats
- Montreal have gone beyond regulation in seven of 17 games, including five of nine at home.
- Minnesota are conceding just 2.26 goals per game, the lowest average in the NHL.
- Maxim Shabanov has scored three goals in his last two games, finding the net in seven of 18 appearances this season.
Minnesota Wild Recent Form
Minnesota have established the NHL's strongest defensive record, allowing just 2.26 goals and 25.6 shots per game.
The Wild have maintained those impressive numbers despite injuries to Brock Faber and Jared Spurgeon, while Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes and Joel Eriksson Ek are all on eight-game point streaks.
Shabanov has also been in excellent form, scoring three goals across his last two appearances. He has five power-play goals this season and regularly receives between four and six minutes of power-play ice time.
Jesper Wallstedt is the projected starting goaltender with a .922 save percentage, although his participation remains unconfirmed.
Montreal Canadiens Recent Form
Montreal have made an impressive start to the season, recording an 11-3-3 record through their opening 17 games.
The Canadiens have won six of their last seven matches despite struggling on the power play, converting just 15.4% of opportunities and ranking 28th in the NHL.
Lane Hutson has been particularly productive, recording seven assists during his current five-game point streak.
Montreal remain without Ivan Demidov and Mike Matheson, while Jacob Fowler is the projected starting goaltender with a .926 save percentage. Jakub Dobes is another potential option.
Verdict
The best defense in the league against a team that lives in overtime. Give me the tie after 60 and Shabanov to make it three straight.
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