Sharks vs. Canadiens Prediction, Odds and Props for Oct. 20: Montreal Wins

Written By Jason Green | Published at October 20, 2026

Charks vs. Canadiens prediction for non-conference affair. The Sharks have lost four of five games while the Canadiens have won three of their last four. — Oct 6, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) reacts at Carolina Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers (27) during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

On Tuesday night, in a non-conference affair, the Montreal Canadiens host the San Jose Sharks. In this Sharks vs. Canadiens prediction, we’ll cover the latest odds, betting trends, likely starting goalies, key stats, and solid value prop bets.

After a promising start with three wins in their first four games, the Sharks have lost four of their last five, including their last two. In their last game, they were on the road and lost 3-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs; Mason Marchment scored the lone goal, and Yaroslav Askarov gave up two goals on 31 shots, with the third Toronto goal coming on an empty net.

The Canadiens got over their three-game losing streak by winning three of their last four games. Montreal is 4-3-1 and still trying to find the form that carried them to the Eastern Conference finals last season. In their last game, they won 4-3 in overtime at home over the Buffalo Sabres, with Cole Caufield scoring two goals, including the game-winner in OT, and Jake Fowler giving up three goals on 26 shots.

Sharks vs. Canadiens Odds

Here are the odds for this divisional affair at Sports Interaction Sportsbook.

Moneyline: Sharks (+170) / Canadiens (-208)
Total (Over/Under): Over 6.5 goals (-117) / Under 6.5 goals (-102)
Puck Line: Sharks +1.5 goals (-139) / Canadiens -1.5 goals (+115)

The Canadiens are the betting favourites in this non-conference game. You could bet $100 on the underdog Sharks to profit $170 or $208 on the favored Canadiens to earn $100 in profit.

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San Jose Sharks Betting Trends

The Sharks are 1-4 in their last five games.
They are 2-3 on the road this season.
They are 1-4 in their last five games taking the puck line.
They are 2-5 against the Under in their last seven games.

This is San Jose’s first game facing Montreal this season, and last season they beat them in both matchups.

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Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends

The Canadiens have won their last three home games after losing the first two of the season,
They have an Over record of 6-1 in their last seven games.
They are 2-6 this season, taking the puck line.

Key Stats

Sharks

Goals per game: 21st
Goals against per game: Tied for 24th

Canadiens

Goals per game: 13th
Goals against per game: 28th

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Probable Starting Goalies

Canadiens

Jacob Fowler (3-1-0, 2.16 GAA, .900 save %) started the last game, and he and Jakub Dobes (1-2-1, 4.63 GAA, .841 save %) have each started four games. Montreal didn't play last night, so either could get the call, but Dobes has been peppered in his last three starts, giving up five goals in each.

Sharks

The Sharks played last night with top netminder Askarov (2.4-0, 2.99 GAA, .865 save %) getting the start, so there is a good chance backup Alex Nedeljkovic (2-0-1, 2.20, .920 save %) will get the nod tonight, and he gave up three goals in his last start while giving up two in each of his first two starts of the season.

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Sharks vs. Canadiens Prediction: Canadiens Moneyline (-208)

The Canadiens are in better form, winning three of their last four games, while the Sharks have lost four of their last five. San Jose does not rank in the top 20 in the NHL in GAA or goals per game. Montreal will play well at home, while San Jose will continue to struggle and lose its third straight road game. Also, follow the Golden Rule of sports betting here: never back a road team in the second game of a back-to-back.

The puck line may seem enticing, giving the Canadiens better odds, but San Jose backup Nedeljkovic will likely start, and all three of his starts have gone to extra time and been decided by one goal.

More Sharks vs. Canadiens Picks, Props and Best Bets

Here are some solid prop bets for this game.

Cole Caufield 2+ points: (+170, Bet365) – Caufield leads the Canadiens with five goals and has two points in two of his last three games.
Macklin Celebrini 1+ assists: (-105, Bet365) – Celebrini leads the Sharks with eight assists and has three over the last four games.
Nick Suzuki 3+ shots: (-105, Bet365) – Suzuki leads Montreal in points and second in goals, and he has at least three shots in three of the last four games.

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