Game 2 Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Odds, Lines Picks & Predictions

The Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights are set to go head-to-head in a game of the NHL playoffs. The Habs will be looking for a win after their loss in Game 1, while Vegas is trying to take home the series lead. The Vegas Golden Knights showed early and often why they are the favorite to make it to the Stanley Cup final. They have a big lead over Montreal. Game 2 is Wednesday. The Las Vegas Nights are coming into this NHL betting game 49-17-4 straight up and 34-34-2 over/under as they try to continue their winning momentum in game 2 with a score of 4-1. The Habs are coming into this 32-25-11 straight up and 28-37-3 over/under.

Game 2 Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Odds & Line Movement

After the Vegas Golden Knights beat up the online bookmakers with their win in game 1, the Sportsbooks opened up listed as the -222. However, now the Vegas Golden Knights are listed between -260 and -270 at the online bookies. Currently, the total is listed at five goals with the under listed at +115 and the over listed at -135 at the US Sportsbooks.

 

Notes On The Montreal Canadiens In Game 2 Of The NHL Playoffs

Despite the lopsided Game 1 result, the Canadiens had plenty of positives in Wednesday’s game. They hit more and won more face-offs than their opponents, 32 to 25.Montreal’s struggles from the regular season returned on Saturday night, managing 29 shots but few quality scoring chances against Vegas’ elite back end.

Montreal will need an offensive boost to win this series, and it’s going to have to come from players who’ve been relatively quiet so far. Of the emphasis in this article, there is a focus on forward Brendan Gallagher. He scored 14 goals during the regular season, but has only 2 goals so far in the playoffs.

Notes On The Las Vegas Golden Knights In Game 2 Of The NHL Playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights couldn’t have asked for a better Game 1 result, dominating 5-on-5 play while getting another terrific effort from netminder Marc-Andre Fleury with twenty-nine saves.Vegas’s goals Monday night were from three defensemen, all of which came after it had scored just six goals in the playoffs from their blue-line guys prior to this matchup.

Still, when the Montreal Canadiens’ blue-line breaks out offensively, Vegas would prefer that they contribute by ending their slump.The veteran forward has scored five goals in the Stanley Cup playoffs. He has not scored any goals in his last nine NHL betting games.

Game 2 Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction:UNDER 5 (+115)

In game 2, the Golden Knights were able to stay shut down defensively in a 3-0 win. The Montreal Canadiens will be looking to rectify this tonight with better offense. Since the Habs are trailing and must come back from the tie, we can expect them to play more aggressively on both sides of the puck and should keep things tight.