Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Predators vs Canadiens pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Montreal.
- The Predators are sitting at 7-13-6.
- The Predators are are averaging 2.3 goals per contest so far.
- The Predators are coming off a 5-2 win vs. the Avalanche.
- The Canadiens are sitting at 9-13-3.
- Montreal are currently 17th in assists this season..
- The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Penguins.
Predators vs Canadiens Preview
The Predators and Canadiens are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens will host the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Predators are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Canadiens. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Predators vs. Canadiens Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Nashville Predators at Montreal Canadiens
- Where: Montreal at Bell Centre
- Date: Thursday, December 5th
- Betting Odds NAS -1.5, NAS -138 | MON +116 O/U 6
Predators Preview: Will Nashville Shock Everyone at Bell Centre?
Nashville improved to 7-13-6 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals exceeded the pre-game line of 6.5.
After falling behind 1-0 in the second period, the Predators responded with five unanswered goals. Five different players scored for Nashville, including two empty-netters in the third period.
Nashville’s offense delivered in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with five different players finding the net. After a scoreless first period, Steven Stamkos netted his second goal of the season on a power play, and Colton Sissons added his first goal. Roman Josi also scored, bringing his season total to one.
Filip Forsberg scored his seventh goal of the season on an empty net, while Gustav Nyquist followed with his fourth, also on an empty net. The Predators took 25 shots on goal and added two power play goals. They recorded 15 giveaways in the game.
Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, helping the Predators to a 5-2 win. Nashville's defense also contributed 4 takeaways and 23 hits. The Predators allowed the first goal 2:54 into the 2nd period and another at 17:43 in the 3rd, but they held off the Avalanche after that.
Canadiens Preview: Do the Canadiens Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Montreal fell to 9-13-3 with a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 4 falling short of that mark.
After trailing 2-0, Montreal got on the board in the third period with a goal from Christian Dvorak at 14:28. The Penguins sealed the game with an empty-netter at 19:15.
Montreal's offense struggled in their recent 3-1 loss to the Penguins, with Christian Dvorak netting his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until the third period.
Juraj Slafkovsky picked up his seventh assist, while Emil Heineman recorded his first. The Canadiens were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities and gave the puck away 20 times.
Montreal's defense will be looking to bounce back after allowing the opening two goals in their previous game, both coming from Sidney Crosby. The first came at 15:57 in the first period, with the second coming at 18:40 in the second period. The Canadiens also gave up an empty netter at 19:15 in the third period, which sealed the game for Pittsburgh. Sam Montembeault finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage.
Predators vs Canadiens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three road games, Nashville has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team's record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
- Montreal has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Canadiens have a strong record vs the puck line going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Predators have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 2-3.
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