The Sharks will play the Canadiens on Thursday, February 27th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now in the back half of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. Face off for the matchup between the San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens happens on Thursday, February 27th, 2025. Review each team's performance trends and insights below. Finally, recall that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Stacking up as many wins as possible is key to securing an optimal NHL playoffs berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The San Jose Sharks now have a 82.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens starting this game with a 87.00 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away San Jose Sharks - The San Jose Sharks have a 6-18-6 record as an away team. That standing puts them 13th in the league for away team wins. However, the San Jose Sharks now rank 2nd for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The puck drops for the Montreal Canadiens with a 14-12-4 record as a home team. That result ranks them 9th in the league for home team wins. But, they now sit at 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - Heading into the second half of the 2024-25 NHL season, the San Jose Sharks rank 27th (151) for goals scored. The Montreal Canadiens currently rank 15th (172) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals have better defensive players and goalies. The San Jose Sharks rank 1st (221) in the league for goals allowed. As for the Montreal Canadiens, they've allowed 196 goals this season, resulting in a 4th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A tie following 3 periods of regulation time and overtime mean a shootout will be held to determine the winner. The San Jose Sharks have a 0-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 2-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The San Jose Sharks have a 15-36-8 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 27-26-5 at this point in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! San Jose Sharks face Montreal Canadiens Thursday... Playoff seeds based on season point totals... Sharks 15-36-8, Canadiens 27-26-5... Win percentage: Sharks 0.254, Canadiens 0.466...
Take a peek at each team's standings below... We've calculated the best moneyline, puck line, and goal total lines... Place a bet on this hockey game at BetRivers or BetMGM... (Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com)...
In this crucial matchup, the Sharks look to improve their record... Canadiens aim to solidify their playoff position... Will the Sharks surprise the Canadiens with a victory on the road?... Or will the Canadiens defend their home ice with a win?...
Join us on Thursday night for this thrilling showdown... Watch as these two teams battle it out for the win... Don't miss the magic on the ice as the puck drops... Who will emerge victorious in this clash of titans?... Let the game begin!
Best Sharks at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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| Underdog San Jose Sharks | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Montreal Canadiens are the -220 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the San Jose Sharks are the +180 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +120 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the San Jose Sharks are +1.5 -145 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Sharks
Canadiens
2/27/25 7:08pm EST | +180-220 |
- San Jose Sharks bettors risk $100 to win $180 at +180 odds. The implied probability for San Jose Sharks is 35.71%.
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $45.45 at -220 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 68.75%.
San Jose Sharks at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
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Sharks
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
2/27/25 7:08pm EST | Yes -155No +115Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
SJS at MTL 2/27/25 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1103.5 u -125Bet |
Sharks
Total Goals
SJS at MTL 2/27/25 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1052.5 u -135Bet |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
SJS at MTL 2/27/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Montreal Canadiens | 61 | 30 | 26 | 5 | 0.492 | 65 | 28 | 184 | 204 | -20.0 | 16-12-4 | 14-14-1 | 2-2 | 6-4-0 | W5 |
| San Jose Sharks | 62 | 16 | 37 | 9 | 0.258 | 41 | 15 | 160 | 232 | -72.0 | 9-18-2 | 7-19-7 | 1-4 | 2-5-3 | W1 |
San Jose Sharks & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
San Jose Sharks Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sharks | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +30000 Bet |
San Jose Sharks & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, February 27th, 2025 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the San Jose Sharks vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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