Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Alex Newhook Under 0.5 Goals (-435)
Odds correct at time of publishing
The Montreal Canadiens have been on a roll lately, winning 7 of their last 10 games. They are playing strong defense and blocking a lot of shots, which makes it tough for opponents to find the back of the net. On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Penguins are struggling, winning only 3 out of 10 games. Their offense hasn't been clicking, and they've been landing fewer hits than the league average.
With Alex Newhook, the Canadiens look to keep that defensive pressure. We think he'll have a hard time scoring against a Penguins team that's been having trouble putting pucks in the net. The risk here is that both teams are so closely matched in terms of chances created, but on balance, we like the pick for under 0.5 goals.