Canadiens vs Kraken Prediction, Picks and NHL Odds

On October 30, 2024By Littum

Kirby Dach finally seems to have put some injuries behind him and is starting to live up to his potential on Montreal’s top line alongside Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Our NHL pick tonight has him tied for another point.

October 29, 2024 • 9:42 AM ET

• 4 min reading

The Montreal Canadiens look to make it three in a row with a home win over the visiting Seattle Kraken tonight at the Bell Centre.

Montreal has received big production from its No. 1 line, with Kirby Dach filling in for injured winger Juraj Slafkovsky (shoulder), and our top predictions from the Kraken vs. The Canadiens expect Dach to keep the good times rolling with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 p.m. A.

Read on for my full NHL picks for Tuesday, October 29.

Canadiens vs Kraken prediction

My Canadian choice
Kirby Dach Over 0.5 points (-105 at BET99)

My Canadiens analysis

Top-line life has been good for Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach. Jumping on the board with leading scorers Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield the past three games, Dach has piled up a goal and three assists while hitting the mark each time.

The trio has clicked for 5.34 goals per game. 60 minutes, while they have tilted the ice in their favor with a 52.2 Corsi For percentage and 55.9% shooting percentage at 5-on-5, and they are up to 8.01 goals per game. 60 when they include power-play time.

It’s easy to forget that Dach was always determined to land a scoring role when he was drafted third overall in 2019. Injuries slowed his offensive development at the highest level, but his skating ability, vision and creativity have always been there.

Dach clicking with Suzuki and Caufield isn’t surprising, and he hasn’t just been a passenger, with two of his three discussed assists being primary helpers. He has also generated solid per 60 numbers with 10.67 shots, 15.41 attempts and 0.93 expected goals during the noted three-game stretch.

The Seattle Kraken has not been an opponent to avoid either.

Seattle has a 20th-ranked 48.6 CF% and 48.74 xGF% at 5-on-5, and they have given up 3.11 goals per game. match with a 76.9 penalty-kill percentage.

Dach will have opportunities to fill the points column again tonight.

Canadiens vs Kraken parlay in same game (SGP)

Kirby Dach Over 0.5 points

Kirby Dach Over 1.5 shots

Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 points

As mentioned, Dach has shown an increase in shot volume with his highlighted 10.67 shots and 15.41 attempts per game. He has also recorded two or more shots in five of nine games on the year.

As for Suzuki, he paces the Canadiens in points per game. 60 (3.72), while also leading all Montreal forwards in ice time. The Habs captain has also marked the score sheet in seven consecutive games to the tune of three figures and eight helpers.

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Canadiens vs Kraken odds

Canadiens vs Kraken live odds

Canadiens vs Kraken opening odds

Puck line: Montreal +1.5 (-220) | Seattle -1.5 (+180)
Moneyline: Montreal +125 | Seattle -150
Over/Under: Over 6 (-110) | Under 6 (-110)

Canadiens vs Kraken trend

Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach has at least one point in three consecutive games since joining the No. 1 line. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Kraken.

How to watch Canadiens vs Kraken

Location:	Center Bell, Montreal, QC
Date:	Tuesday 29-10-2024
Puck drop:	19:00 ET
TV:	TSN2, RDS

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