Hockey Club vs Canadiens Prediction 1/14/25 NHL Picks Today

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In this article we will formulate a Hockey Club vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 14th at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview

The Utah Hockey Club are 18-17-7 this year after they lost to the Islanders by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Utah led 1-0 heading into the third period, but they allowed two goals for the loss. The Hockey Club was out shot by a total of 32-22, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Utah got their lone goal from Schmaltz, while Ingram stopped 30 out of 32 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, the Hockey Club defeated the Sharks by a score of 2-1, but did lose to the Panthers by a score of 4-1 before that. Utah has lost three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Central standing with 43 points. Utah has scored 2.79 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 21.7% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Clayton Keller has led Utah with 14 goals, 27 assists, and 106 shots on goal, while Logan Cooley has added 11 goals, 25 assists, and 82 shots on goal this year. Karel Vejmelka is 10-11-3 with a 2.38 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 20-18-4 this season after they lost to Dallas in a shootout by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Montreal led 1-0 in the second period, but they allowed the Stars to force overtime and ended up losing in the shootout. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 35-31, won 43.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got their lone goal from Laine, while Montembeault stopped 34 out of 35 shots in the game.

Prior to that loss, the Canadiens defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-2 and the Canucks by a score of 5-4. Montreal has won six of their last eight games and they are currently tied for sixth in the Atlantic standings with 44 points. Montreal has scored 2.95 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 21.9% on the power play and 81.9% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 13 goals, 30 assists, and 86 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 23 goals, 17 assists, and 125 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 15-15-3 with a 2.88 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this season.

Why the Hockey Club will beat the Canadiens

The Canadiens have lost 13 of their last 14 road games following a shootout win.
The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four road games against Central Division opponents.
The favorite has won the second period in each of Utah’s last six games at Delta Center.

Total Goals Facts

Each of Utah’s last six night games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Each of the Canadiens’ last five road games following a shootout win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last nine Tuesday night games.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in 11 of Utah’s last 12 games as a favorite.

Utah Hockey Club Player Prop Facts

Nick Schmaltz has scored at least one goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Canadiens.
Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in each of his last seven appearances against the Canadiens.
Clayton Keller has recorded an assist in each of his last seven appearances against the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last six games.
Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last four games.
Cole Caufield has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens’ last four road games.