March 02, 2026 1:35 PM EST

NHL: Montreal Canadiens vs. San Jose Sharks 3/3/2026

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The San Jose Sharks are slight 54.5 percent favorites over the Montreal Canadiens. The Sharks are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +3 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 29 shots on goal vs 26 shots for the Canadiens. The Canadiens goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.4% compared to the Sharks goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Jakub Dobes 26, Alex Nedeljkovic 23 SHOTS: Cole Caufield 3.7, Macklin Celebrini 3.4 GOALS: Cole Caufield 0.63, Macklin Celebrini 0.83 PTS: Nick Suzuki has a 54% chance of scoring at least 1 point and William Eklund has a 49% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: San Jose Sharks

Montreal CanadiensRECORDSan Jose SharksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road16-13, 55% 483Record at Home16-13, 55% 743San Jose Sharks
VS San Jose Sharks0-0 No GamesVS Montreal Canadiens0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better15-15, 50% 29vs Team .500 or Better15-14, 52% 801San Jose Sharks
Record as Road Favorite2-1, 67% 55Record as Home Underdog14-10, 58% 886San Jose Sharks
After 1 or More Days Off28-21, 57% -2285After 1 or More Days Off25-22, 53% +662San Jose Sharks

PAST 30 DAYS

Montreal CanadiensRECORDSan Jose SharksRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road2-1, 67% 114Record at Home2-1, 67% 126San Jose Sharks
VS San Jose Sharks0-0 No GamesVS Montreal Canadiens0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team Under .5001-0, 100% 101vs Team .500 or Better0-3, 0% -300Montreal Canadiens
Record as Road Favorite0-0 No GamesRecord as Home Underdog2-0, 100% 226San Jose Sharks
After 1 or More Days Off3-2, 60% -50After 1 or More Days Off1-4, 20% -277Montreal Canadiens

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Montreal CanadiensRECORDSan Jose SharksRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD22-7, 76% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME16-13, 55% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-0, 100% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-2, 33% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON15-13, 54% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home34-12, 74% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road23-19, 55% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 14-15, 48% -224 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 20-9, 69% +992 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 0-3, 0% -300 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 1-2, 33% -77

MONEY LINE - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 17-12, 59% +128 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 15-14, 52% +-336 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 1-2, 33% -123 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 0-3, 0% -300

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 13-16, 45% -417 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 14-15, 48% -226 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 1-2, 33% -109 San Jose Sharks Home Games: 1-2, 33% -109

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