San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Canadiens

The San Jose Sharks square off against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, March 14.

We’re keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the 3-Way Moneyline. Take the -109 that the Canadiens are able to secure a regulation time win when clashing with the Sharks.

San Jose Sharks won their previous game by a 4-2 scoreline. It was on the road against Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Collin Graf was on target along with three of his teammates. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was red hot in the net, stopping 39 shots (.951).

Montreal Canadiens won their last game 3-2, making it three on the bounce. This was a road victory at Canadian Tire Centre against Ottawa Senators. Juraj Slafkovsky, Alexandre Texier and Ivan Demidov scored one goal each. Goalie Jacob Fowler made 32 saves (.941).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sharks won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 7-5 triumph when facing the Habs at SAP Center. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

Starting Goalies

Alex Nedeljkovic (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-14-4	2.9	.896	0
23/24	18-7-7	2.97	.902	1

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-10-4	2.8	.901	0

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 28.5 shots on goal, with a 13.2% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have given up 3.7 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.0%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Will Smith racking up 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 3.99 goal against average with a .869 save percentage.

The Habs have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 overtime losses, averaging 4.1 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 28.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.4%.

The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, while Lane Hutson is next in line after having 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.99 GAA with a .897 SV%.

San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

The pick is that Montreal Canadiens will outscore their opponents in 60 minutes, with odds of -109 currently available that they win this NHL game. That looks a price worth taking on this value selection.

The hockey predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NHL stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Sharks vs Canadiens stats:

• Canadiens have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Canadiens have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Canadiens have won 3 consecutive games.
• Sharks have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Sharks have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Canadiens 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.1% prospect of winning. However, we have this figure closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Collin Graf Over 1.5 Shots -135

Collin Graf (Sharks) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -135 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 2 - 5 Canadiens

Let’s go for the Canadiens to win 5-2, a bet which is available at +1300. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Canadiens

1-0

Sharks

+7500

Canadiens

+7000

2-0

Sharks

+7000

Canadiens

+6000

2-1

Sharks

+2000

Canadiens

+1800

3-0

Sharks

+5000

Canadiens

+3500

3-1

Sharks

+2500

Canadiens

+2000

3-2

Sharks

+1050

Canadiens

+900

4-0

Sharks

+6600

Canadiens

+4000

4-1

Sharks

+2400

Canadiens

+1500

4-2

Sharks

+1900

Canadiens

+1400

4-3

Sharks

+1050

Canadiens

+900

5-0

Sharks

+11000

Canadiens

+6000

5-1

Sharks

+4000

Canadiens

+2000

5-2

Sharks

+2200

Canadiens

+1300

5-3

Sharks

+2400

Canadiens

+1800

5-4

Sharks

+1800

Canadiens

+1500

6-0

Sharks

+1800

Canadiens

+8000

6-1

Sharks

+8000

Canadiens

+4000

6-2

Sharks

+4000

Canadiens

+2200

6-3

Sharks

+3300

Canadiens

+2000

6-4

Sharks

+4500

Canadiens

+3400

6-5

Sharks

+4000

Canadiens

+3500

7-0

Sharks

+4000

Canadiens

+12000

7-1

Sharks

+13000

Canadiens

+7000

7-2

Sharks

+10000

Canadiens

+5500

7-3

Sharks

+6600

Canadiens

+4000

7-4

Sharks

+6000

Canadiens

+4500

7-5

Sharks

+9000

Canadiens

+7500

7-6

Sharks

+9000

Canadiens

+8000

8-1

Sharks

+9000

Canadiens

+11000

8-2

Sharks

+9000

Canadiens

+9000

8-3

Sharks

+9000

Canadiens

+9000

8-4

Sharks

+12000

Canadiens

+7500

8-5

Sharks

+12500

Canadiens

+10000

9-2

Sharks

+12500

Canadiens

+14000

9-3

Sharks

+12500

Canadiens

+14000

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San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens 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.

The sportsbooks have Montreal Canadiens at -161 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 62% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. San Jose Sharks are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +134.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are -132.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Sharks

+134

Canadiens

-161

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+220

Tie

+335

Canadiens

-105

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-179

Canadiens -1.5

+146

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+108

Over 6.5

-132

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San Jose Sharks Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 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 4.10 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.6
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 26.4
• Giveaways: 18.2
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 13.2
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 17.7
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31
• Hits: 21.4
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.1
• Hits: 21.8
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 5.3

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