Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens are set to face off on Sunday in an inter-conference matchup. Both teams are coming off losses, with the Predators beating the Lightning on Thursday and the Canadiens losing to the Kings. In their matchups last year, each team won a game at home. Nashville is the betting favorite at -165, and no movement has been seen since opening.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Predators -165 | Canadiens +140

Spread: Predators -1.5 (+145) | Canadiens +1.5 (-170)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 62%.

Nashville Predators

Powerful players such as Filip Forsberg, Ryan O'Reilly and Gustav Nyquist are driving the team's success, with Forsberg earning 30 points and Nyquist recording 15 assists. Juuse Saros is having an impressive season with a 2.93 GAA and .904 save percentage, while Kevin Lankinen is supporting with a 3.04 GAA and .903 save percentage. The Predators are in a wild card spot and have an 8-2 record in the last 10 games. The Nashville Predators are in a wild card spot and have been playing strong hockey, boasting an 8-2 record in their last 10 games. Filip Forsberg has been outstanding with 30 points, while Ryan O'Reilly and Gustav Nyquist are also producing, netting 22 and 18 points respectively. On the defensive end, Juuse Saros is leading with an overall 2.93 GAA and .904 save percentage, backed up by Kevin Lankinen's 3.04 GAA and .903 save percentage. Overall, the Predators are currently at a power ranking of 19, and are ranked 15 in Offense, defense and overall this season. FROSTY GOAL pic.twitter.com/TwP27HsgSP