Montreal Canadiens vs San Jose Sharks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Sharks

The Montreal Canadiens square off against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Tuesday, March 3.

The Sharks look opposable on the Moneyline, so we’re going to make the Canadiens our prediction. The visitors are available at -137 which looks great value.

Montreal Canadiens previous game saw them claim a 6-2 home win over Washington Capitals at Bell Centre. Nick Suzuki racked up 3 points which includes 1 goal and 2 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes had 27 saves (.931).

San Jose Sharks made it back-to-back wins in their last game. Landing a 2-1 (OT) home victory against Winnipeg Jets at SAP Center. Will Smith and Michael Misa scored one goal apiece. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic played a starring role, stopping 27 shots (.964).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs have beaten the Sharks in the last two encounters. They won 4-3 at SAP Center and triumphed 4-3 (OT) at Bell Centre. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-5-4	2.9	.893	0

Yaroslav Askarov (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-16-2	3.6	.887	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 2.9 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.7%.

Nick Suzuki is the top points scorer with 14 points, 4 goals and 10 assists, with Cole Caufield recording 12 points, 11 goals and 1 assist, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.78 goal against average with a .902 save percentage.

The Sharks have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 28.7 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.3 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, while Will Smith is next in line after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 3.56 GAA with a .872 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks

Our expert Montreal Canadiens vs San Jose Sharks betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Montreal Canadiens are on offer at -137 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter. Our pick is that they’ll have the edge over the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Canadiens vs Sharks stats:

• Canadiens have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Canadiens have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Sharks have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Sharks have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Sharks have lost their last 2 games against Canadiens.

Canadiens Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 57.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

We regularly consider a Match Winner & Total Goals wager as a way of backing Montreal at bigger odds. You simply need to decide whether to go Under or Over as part of the combo.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 5 - 3 Sharks

There are odds of +2000 available that the Canadiens land a 5-3 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Sharks

1-0

Canadiens

+6000

Sharks

+6600

2-0

Canadiens

+5500

Sharks

+6000

2-1

Canadiens

+1700

Sharks

+1800

3-0

Canadiens

+3500

Sharks

+4000

3-1

Canadiens

+2000

Sharks

+2200

3-2

Canadiens

+900

Sharks

+950

4-0

Canadiens

+4000

Sharks

+5500

4-1

Canadiens

+1600

Sharks

+2000

4-2

Canadiens

+1500

Sharks

+1700

4-3

Canadiens

+950

Sharks

+1050

5-0

Canadiens

+6600

Sharks

+9000

5-1

Canadiens

+2400

Sharks

+3300

5-2

Canadiens

+1500

Sharks

+1900

5-3

Canadiens

+2000

Sharks

+2400

5-4

Canadiens

+1700

Sharks

+1800

6-0

Canadiens

+10000

Sharks

+13000

6-1

Canadiens

+5000

Sharks

+7000

6-2

Canadiens

+2500

Sharks

+3500

6-3

Canadiens

+2400

Sharks

+3000

6-4

Canadiens

+4000

Sharks

+4500

6-5

Canadiens

+4000

Sharks

+4000

7-1

Canadiens

+8000

Sharks

+12000

7-2

Canadiens

+6600

Sharks

+9000

7-3

Canadiens

+4500

Sharks

+6000

7-4

Canadiens

+5000

Sharks

+6000

7-5

Canadiens

+8000

Sharks

+9000

7-6

Canadiens

+9000

Sharks

+10000

8-3

Canadiens

+11000

Sharks

+14000

8-4

Canadiens

+9000

Sharks

+11000

8-5

Canadiens

+11000

Sharks

+13000

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Montreal Canadiens vs San Jose Sharks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Montreal Canadiens are -137 favorites to win and that means a 58% chance of landing a victory. The market suggests that San Jose Sharks are least likely to win at +114.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -115.

From team props to game lines, National Hockey League wagering comes with no shortage of options. Head to the best betting apps to discover the market that fits your read on the game.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-137

Sharks

+114

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+118

Tie

+325

Sharks

+180

Puck Line

Canadiens -1.5

+176

Sharks +1.5

-222

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-105

Over 6.5

-115

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

San Jose Sharks Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 31
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 22.7
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 30.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 21.8
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 5.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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