The San Jose Sharks (4-4) visit the Montreal Canadiens (4-3) on Tuesday, October 20. Both teams have similar early-season records, suggesting a fairly even matchup. However, the betting odds lean slightly in favor of Montreal.
The Canadiens are favorites on the moneyline at -205, meaning you’d need to bet $205 to win $100 on them outright. The Sharks, as underdogs, sit at +170, offering a bigger payout if they pull off the upset. This pricing indicates sportsbooks see Montreal as the stronger team, especially at home.
Looking at the spread, the Canadiens are -1.5 goals at +120 odds. This means Montreal must win by at least two goals for a bet on them to pay out. The Sharks are +1.5 at -142, so a bet on San Jose wins if they lose by one goal or better. The Sharks’ negative odds on the spread suggest the market views them as less likely to cover the handicap.
The total is set at 6.5 goals. The over is slightly favored at -115, while the under is close at -105. This points to an expectation of a moderately high-scoring game, but it’s nearly a coin flip.
In summary, Montreal is the favorite on both the moneyline and spread, but the Sharks’ +1.5 spread and decent moneyline price provide some value for bettors. The total hints at an open game with plenty of scoring chances.