San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/11/2024]

The Montreal Canadiens will take on the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at Bell Centre on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Sharks vs. Canadiens matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Sharks vs. Canadiens Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Sharks and Canadiens 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Canadiens a 58% chance of defeating the Sharks.

According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Sharks vs. Canadiens Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Sharks	Canadiens
Puck Line	+1.5 (-180)	-1.5 (+152)
Moneyline	+140	-160
Total	o6 (-110)	u6 (-110)

• The Canadiens are -1.5 favorites versus the Sharks, with +152 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -180.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at -160, which means you can risk $160 to win $100 for a total payout of $260 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +140, where you can put down $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Sharks vs. Canadiens Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sharks +1.5	-180
Moneyline	Sharks	+140
Total	Under 6	-110

While the Canadiens are more likely to win the game, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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Sharks vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs. Canadiens?

According to our model, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Canadiens.

Our projections give Caufield an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Canadiens star is a 38.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	First Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	6.8%
Anthony Duclair	5.2%
Mike Hoffman	4.8%
William Eklund	4.4%
Alexander Barabanov	4.0%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	8.1%
Nick Suzuki	6.6%
Josh Anderson	5.3%
Sean Monahan	4.4%
Juraj Slafkovsky	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	35.1%
Anthony Duclair	27.2%
Mike Hoffman	24.9%
Alexander Barabanov	23.4%
William Eklund	22.7%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	38.1%
Nick Suzuki	32.1%
Josh Anderson	29.8%
Sean Monahan	24.7%
Juraj Slafkovsky	21.1%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Sharks vs. Canadiens on Thursday January 11, 2024.

Sharks vs. Habs Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Canadiens and Sharks at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Thursday January 11, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Thursday's Sharks vs. Canadiens clash, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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