- The Canadiens are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
- Canadiens vs. Predators Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Montreal Canadiens (40-21) visit Bridgestone Arena to take on the Nashville Predators (34-29) on Mar. 28 in Nashville, TN. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Canadiens are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+190).
The Canadiens vs. Predators Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Canadiens vs. Predators Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Canadiens vs Predators Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Canadiens will win this game with 56.3% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canadiens vs Predators Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Predators will cover the spread with 52.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Canadiens Best Bets & Trends
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+12.90 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 away games (+5.50 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 3P Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 away games (+5.25 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the 2P Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 games (+4.90 Units / 17% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+4.65 Units / 49% ROI)
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 2P Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+8.50 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 8 of their last 14 games (+7.05 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+6.55 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 1P Puck Line in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+5.70 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.55 Units / 16% ROI)
Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 40-31 against the spread this NHL season (+9.45 Units / 8.5% ROI).
- Canadiens are 40-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.5 Units /7.64% ROI
- Canadiens are 42-27 when betting the Over for +11.7 Units / 14.72% ROI
- Canadiens are 27-42 when betting the Under for -18.95 Units /-24.36% ROI
Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Predators are 39-33 against the spread this NHL season (-2.65 Units /-2.19% ROI).
- Predators are 34-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.4 Units / -1.77% ROI
- Predators are 34-35 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -6.2% ROI
- Predators are 35-34 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -2.04% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Predators vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Newhook (MTL) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | 1.5 +150 | 1.5 -200 |
| Lane Hutson (MTL) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Predators vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Newhook (MTL) | 1.5 +120 | 1.5 -165 |
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 2.5 +140 | 2.5 -190 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
| Lane Hutson (MTL) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | 3.5 +110 | 3.5 -150 |
Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Canadiens are 39-30 (.565) this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens are 102-119 (.462) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens are 6-85 (.066) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .130
The Canadiens are 32-22 (.593) when creating 5 or more rush chances this season — 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .536
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 103-119 (.464) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 62-90 (.408) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators were 17-38 (.309) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Canadiens Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens have 328 cycle chances while tied this season — most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Canadiens have 746 cycle chances this season — 9th most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens are 39-30 (.565) this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators scored on 7% of rush chances while leading last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Predators have scored on 28% of second chance opportunities in the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Predators scored on 5% of cycle chances in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Canadiens Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens allowed opponents to score on 31% of rush chances in overtime last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Canadiens allowed 2.4 rush chances per game in the third period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Canadiens have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Canadiens have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Predators had 1,409 successful stick checks last season — most among NHL Teams
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