With increased shot attempts and a solid track record against the Canadiens, Claude Giroux looks likely to exceed the Shots on Goal line of 2.5 in the upcoming matchup.

Bet: Claude Giroux over 2.5 Shots on Goal -106 BetRivers/Barstool

Claude Giroux has been in good form recently, averaging 2.7 shots on goal over the last 20 games. Over the last 10 games, he has been even better, averaging 3.4 shots on goal and having more than 2.5 shots on goal in 7 of those games. In the last 5 games, he has been especially impressive, averaging 3.2 shots on goal and having more than 2.5 shots on goal in 3 of those games - suggesting that Giroux is trending up and his shot attempts are increasing.

Giroux has also historically performed well when facing the Canadiens. In 3 games against them this season, he has averaged 3.33 shots on goal. This shows that Giroux has the potential to produce impressive numbers when playing Montreal.  Giroux is over in his last 7 games vs Montreal:

Giroux has also been playing well on the road this season. Away from home, he is averaging 2.81 shots on goal. His performance away from home demonstrates that he is a reliable scorer and that he can be counted on to put up successful numbers even when playing away from home.

All of this evidence indicates that Giroux is likely to exceed the Shots on Goal line of 2.5 in the upcoming matchup between the Canadiens and the Senators.