LiontipsMontreal vs Ottawa: Predictions and Betting Insights for the Friendly Match on October 2, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Team Form
The Montreal Canadiens kicked off their preseason with a home match, dominating the Philadelphia Flyers with a decisive 5-0 victory. Notably, they achieved this without their full roster. In their next home game, the Canadiens fielded their top players and secured another solid win against the New Jersey Devils, finishing 3-0.
Next, the Canadians faced the Toronto Maple Leafs, where they struggled against the evident favorites, losing narrowly by one goal, 1-2. Even at home, the Canadiens couldn't avenge this loss in a rematch, ending with the same scoreline of 1-2. A significant factor in their defeats was the injury to Patrik Laine, which led to his teammates stepping up, resulting in several penalty minutes.
Notable Betting Trends
- Montreal averages 1.33 goals against per game
- Montreal receives an average of five penalties per game
Current Team Form
After a promising preseason and two wins against the clear favorite Ottawa, the team seemed poised to carry that momentum forward. However, this did not materialize as they faced Buffalo at home and lost in overtime 2-3. The Senators struggled offensively, recording only 16 shots on goal, and without the heroics of their goalies, the score could have been much worse.
Continuing their home stretch, the Senators hosted Pittsburgh, suffering a heavy defeat of 2-5. This time, Forsberg was in net but failed to shine, stopping only 84% of the shots he faced.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Ottawa averages 2.75 goals per game
- Ottawa averages 27 shots on goal per game
Trends
Bet Goal in every period - Yes
In the last six head-to-head matches, both teams scored a goal in each period
1.40Bet 2nd period: total over 1.5 goals
In five out of six encounters, both teams scored more than one goal in the second period
1.67Tip and bets
Montreal is showcasing impressive performance during preseason and came close to defeating the clear favorite, Toronto, twice but luck wasn't on their side. The Canadiens shine at home, making it challenging for Ottawa to achieve the desired outcome, particularly after two consecutive losses. We believe it's risky to bet on the Senators away from home, so we recommend choosing the home team as the likely winner.
Our prediction is a victory for Montreal at 2.06
Total Bet
Don’t expect a high-scoring game in the upcoming matchup. Both teams have been exhibiting low-scoring performances while primarily focusing on their defensive play.
Prediction – total under 5.5 goals at 1.72
First Period Outcome Bet
In the first period, Montreal has a strong chance to take the lead, as they perform confidently on home ice, which should result in a victory during the opening segment.
Prediction – Montreal to win the first period with a handicap of (0) at 1.67
