The Montreal Canadiens (24-23-5) will try to break a five-game losing streak when they face the San Jose Sharks (15-33-6) on the road on Tuesday, February 4 at 10:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will claim the victory in Tuesday's game.

During the last 10 contests for the Sharks (2-8-0), their offense has put up 28 goals while their defense has given up 43 goals. They have had 22 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (13.6%).

Canadiens vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Sharks 4, Canadiens 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sharks (+149)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens are 7-5-12 in overtime matchups on their way to a 24-23-5 overall record.
Montreal has 23 points (10-3-3) in the 16 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
Looking at the seven times this season the Canadiens finished a game with just one goal, they have a 2-4-1 record, good for five points.
Montreal has finished 2-9-2 in the 13 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering six points).
The Canadiens are 20-8-2 in the 30 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 42 points).
In the 24 games when Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-9-3 record (27 points).
In the 19 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 12-7-0 (24 points).
The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 31 games. The Canadiens finished 11-15-5 in those contests (27 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

The Sharks (15-33-6 overall) have posted a record of 4-6-10 in contests that have required OT this season.
San Jose has earned 22 points (10-10-2) in its 22 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Sharks registered just one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
San Jose has 11 points (4-12-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Sharks have earned 23 points in their 23 games with three or more goals scored.
San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has recorded 15 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-7-0 (10 points).
The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 9-25-6 to register 24 points.

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