Oilers vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - November 18

The Edmonton Oilers (9-7-2), coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, visit the Montreal Canadiens (6-10-2) at Bell Centre on Monday, November 18 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens knocked off the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1 in their most recent game.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Monday's hockey action.

In the last 10 games, the Canadiens have put up a record of 3-6-1. They have put up 28 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 38. They have gone on the power play 34 times during that span, and have capitalized with seven goals (20.6% of opportunities).

Oilers vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Canadiens 4, Oilers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (+219)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

• The Oilers have gone 4-2-6 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 9-7-2.
• In the six games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-0-2 record (good for 10 points).
• In the three games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they lost every time.
• Edmonton finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
• The Oilers have scored more than two goals 10 times, and are 9-0-1 in those games (to register 19 points).
• In the eight games when Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 4-2-2 to register 10 points.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Edmonton is 8-5-2 (18 points).
• The Oilers have been outshot by opponents twice, and lost both times.

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a record of 6-10-2 this season and are -2-2 in overtime contests.
• Montreal has earned five points (2-0-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
• This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
• Montreal has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
• The Canadiens have scored three or more goals 10 times, earning 11 points from those matchups (5-4-1).
• Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 12 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 3-2-0 (six points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 13 times this season, and earned eight points in those games.

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Oilers vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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