San Jose
Sharks
1-3-1
Moneyline
+185
NHL Predictions
San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Predictions
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7:00pm EST at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
@
Montreal
Canadiens
Moneyline
-225
50%
50%
Spread
San Jose Sharks +1.5
Montreal Canadiens -1.5
Moneyline
San Jose Sharks +185
Montreal Canadiens -225
Total
Over 6.5 (-122)
Under 6.5 (+102)
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Sharks vs. Canadiens Prediction: Pass on Montreal at -205
Analysis updated October 20, 2026 at 7:14 AM CDT
The Sharks enter the second half of a back-to-back in poor form, but unconfirmed goalies and limited Montreal data make the favorite difficult to bet.
San Jose faces a difficult turnaround
NHL.com reported that San Jose lost 3-1 in Toronto on October 19, dropping the Sharks to 1-3-1 over their past five games. They now travel to Montreal for their second game in two nights, a scheduling disadvantage that supports the Canadiens as the likely winner.
Sharks forward Alexander Wennberg returned after briefly leaving the Toronto game with an upper-body injury, but he missed the final 3:56. His status against Montreal remains uncertain, adding another concern for a team playing without a rest day.
The price calls for a pass
SPF lists Montreal at -205 and San Jose at +170. No starting goalies are confirmed, and the available evidence includes no Montreal form or season statistics that would justify paying such a heavy price. Montreal is the pick to win, but the moneyline wager is a pass.
The puck line is Montreal -1.5 and San Jose +1.5, but no prices are available for either side. The total is 6.5, with the over at -118 and the under at -102. Without confirmed goalies or supporting team statistics, neither market offers a sound wager.
Pick
Montreal Canadiens
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass