Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Montreal Canadiens in a key Metropolitan Division matchup on Thursday night at Bell Centre. The Penguins, currently 12-14-4, will be looking to climb up the standings following a recent loss to Colorado, while the Canadiens, sitting at 11-14-3, aim to build on their win over Anaheim. Pittsburgh holds a strong record of 6-2-2 in their last 10 games against Montreal. As the betting favorite opening at -121, the Penguins may have the edge in this matchup. For more insights and predictions, continue reading about the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Penguins -121 | Canadiens +108

Spread: Penguins -1.5 (+199) | Canadiens +1.5 (-240)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 55%.

Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered their second loss in three games with a defeat to the Avalanche after a win over Toronto. Despite averaging 2.83 goals per game, they only managed to score two goals on 27 shots in their last game. Sidney Crosby leads the team with 27 points, followed by Evgeni Malkin with 25 points and Erik Karlsson with 19 points. Defensively, the Penguins have struggled, giving up 3.80 goals per game. Tristan Jarry saved 21 of 26 shots in their last game and has a 5-4-1 record with a 3.81 GAA and .881 save percentage. Pittsburgh sits at 22nd in offense, 32nd in defense, and has a 5-6 record this season. To make informed decisions on NHL games, consider checking out free NHL picks.