Pick 6: Johnny Gaudreau SOG Over 2.5 (-154)

Johnny Gaudreau is primed to surpass the 2.5 shots on goal (SOG) line in the upcoming game against Montreal, as recent trends and performance metrics suggest a high-scoring night for the Columbus star.

As a new generation of sports enthusiasts and bettors, we know that the devil is in the details when it comes to making informed decisions on NHL games. That's why we're turning our attention to Johnny Gaudreau, the Columbus Blue Jackets' offensive powerhouse, who's been on an absolute tear lately, making him a strong candidate to go over the 2.5 SOG line in the upcoming clash with the Montreal Canadiens.

Let's dive into the numbers, shall we? On the season, Gaudreau has been averaging 2.65 shots on goal per game, showing a solid foundation in this particular aspect of his game. However, it's when we look at his home and away splits that things start to get interesting. At home, Johnny Hockey boasts an impressive 2.89 SOG average, while on the road, he's still putting up a respectable 2.39 SOG per game.

Now, it's true that Gaudreau has had more than 2.5 shots on goal in 33 games and less than 2.5 shots on goal in 35 games this season, but the trends are definitely pointing upwards. Over the last 20 games, he's been averaging 2.6 SOG per game, hitting the over on 2.5 SOG in 9 of those contests. And things get even better when we narrow it down to the last 10 games, where our main man has been averaging a whopping 3.1 SOG, surpassing the 2.5 SOG mark in 6 of those matchups.

But wait, there's more! In his last 5 games, Gaudreau has been absolutely crushing it, averaging an astounding 4.2 shots on goal per game and hitting the over on 2.5 SOG in all 5 of those contests. That's some spicy data for anyone looking to put their money on the over for Johnny G's SOG total against Montreal.

Speaking of the Canadiens, Gaudreau has had their number this season, averaging a jaw-dropping 4.5 shots on goal in their two previous meetings. This bodes well for his chances of going over the 2.5 SOG line in their upcoming tilt, as he's clearly found a way to get pucks on net against this particular opponent.

With all of this in mind, it's hard not to feel confident about Gaudreau's chances of surpassing the 2.5 SOG line in his next game. His recent performance trends, coupled with his success against Montreal, make a compelling case for bettors to back the over in this particular prop. And while nothing in sports betting is ever a sure thing, the numbers certainly seem to be in our favor on this one.

So there you have it, folks – Johnny Gaudreau, Columbus' very own shot machine, is locked and loaded to light up the SOG board against the Montreal Canadiens. Don't sleep on this opportunity to cash in on his scorching hot streak and ride the wave of his upward trend. As always, keep an eye on the data and trust the process, because sometimes, the numbers truly do speak for themselves.