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Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Bell Centre — Montreal, QC

Article updated Dec 5, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens will face off in a matchup between two struggling teams looking to turn their seasons around. The Predators hold a 7-13-6

Game outlook

The Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens will face off in a matchup between two struggling teams looking to turn their seasons around. The Predators hold a 7-13-6 record and are currently second to last in the Central Division, while the Canadiens are 9-13-3 and sit in last place in the Atlantic Division. Nashville is favored to win with a current line of -132. Get all the details and predictions for this game and explore exciting betting opportunities and sports betting promos.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Predators -132 | Canadiens +116

Spread: Predators -1.5 (+180) | Canadiens +1.5 (-220)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 57%.

Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators are currently experiencing a challenging season, with their offense struggling to score an average of 2.32 goals per game and only 10 goals in their last five games. Key players Filip Forsberg and Ryan O'Reilly have been performing well, but the rest of the offensive unit has been lacking. The defense has also been disappointing, allowing an average of 3.16 goals per game. Despite this, goaltender Juuse Saros has been a bright spot with a .911 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average. Overall, Nashville is ranked 32nd in offense, 22nd in defense, and has a power ranking of 21. Don't forget to check out our NHL Predictions for potential payouts.

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Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens are currently experiencing a challenging season, particularly in terms of their offense. With a scoring average of only 2.80 goals per game, the team is heavily reliant on Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield for offensive production. The rest of the offense has struggled, with only five skaters scoring five goals or more. This has made the team vulnerable to opponents who are able to limit their top-heavy offense. On the defensive end, the Canadiens have also faced difficulties, allowing an average of 3.72 goals per game. While Mike Matheson and Lane Hutson have performed well, the rest of the unit has struggled to prevent opponents from taking open shots on goal. Goaltender Samuel Montembeault has also faced challenges, with a save percentage of .901 and a 2.99 goals-against average. Overall, the Canadiens have a power ranking of 24 and are currently ranked #23 for offense and #31 for defense. With an overall record of 9-13-3, the team will need to address their offensive and defensive issues in order to improve their performance. In their recent matchups against Nashville, Montreal went 2-1-0.

Canadiens Favorited to Dominate Predators in Upcoming Matchup

The Montreal Canadiens are poised to capitalize on their recent victory and assert dominance early on against the Nashville Predators, who struggle defensively by allowing an average of 3.16 goals per game. Led by forwards Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, the Canadiens are expected to effortlessly score goals by swiftly moving the puck and creating open shot opportunities. Defensively, players like Mike Matheson and Lane Hutson are anticipated to stifle the Predators' offense, which averages a mere 2.32 goals per game. Through solid defensive play and goaltender Samuel Montembeault's strong performance, the Canadiens are favored to emerge victorious in this matchup. Betting on the Canadiens money line as home underdogs may provide favorable odds for interested individuals.

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SportsJaw Predators vs Canadiens archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Predators vs Canadiens matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Nashville Predators-131 → -132Moved
  • Moneyline · Montreal Canadiens+117 → +112Moved
  • Spread · Nashville Predators-1.5 (+180) → -1.5 (+173)Moved
  • Spread · Montreal Canadiens+1.5 (-220) → +1.5 (-205)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Nashville Predators
4-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Montreal Canadiens
6-3 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-05T11:15:26.423Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

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Montreal Canadiens defeated Nashville Predators 3-0

Montreal Canadiens defeated Nashville Predators 3-0 on December 5, 2024, a 3-goal decision in the series. Montreal Canadiens' strongest period was the 3rd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Nashville Predators -1.5 (+173) spread, Montreal Canadiens covered, while the 3 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss