Canadiens plus $1.05 hosting Predators
You have to have a long memory to now recall Montreal opening 9-0. Shortly after that the Canadiens lost Carey Price. It has been a steep decline ever since. In fact, the Canadiens’ 10-23-1 record since the start of December is the worst in the NHL.
So why get involved with Montreal against a Nashville team that has been extremely competitive on the road? Good question. It’s a belief the Canadiens play hard at home in front of their proud fans exerting maximum effort. They have started to show some life winning the past four times at home. I’m attracted to the underdog price.
This is a low total and Nashville has lost in 10 of its 11 overtime games this season. The Predators also may be without defenseman Barret Jackman, who has an upper-body injury.
