Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions
The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens are set to continue their intense rivalry on the ice on Thursday night. Boston suffered a 4-3 defeat against Washington in their
Game outlook
The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens are set to continue their intense rivalry on the ice on Thursday night. Boston suffered a 4-3 defeat against Washington in their previous game, while Montreal secured a 3-2 overtime victory against Florida. In their last 10 meetings, the Bruins have dominated with a 9-0-1 record, including a 6-3 win in their most recent matchup in December 2024. Montreal is favored to win with odds opening at -187 and the current line at -186. Stay tuned for our Bruins vs. Canadiens prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bruins +163 | Canadiens -186
Spread: Bruins +1.5 (-159) | Canadiens -1.5 (+135)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Montreal will win straight-up is 65%.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins have struggled in recent games, resulting in a record of 30-36-9 and placing them at the bottom of the Atlantic Division. They are 25 points behind Toronto for the top spot in the division, 23 points behind Florida for a playoff spot, and 10 points behind Montreal for the second wild card spot. The Bruins rank 29th in the league in scoring, averaging 2.61 goals per game, and 25th in goals against, allowing 3.30 goals per game. Additionally, they have a power play success rate of 15.3% and a penalty killing rate of 76.3%. In their recent game against Washington, the Bruins rallied to tie the game after falling behind by two goals, but ultimately lost in the third period. Goalie Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves in the game. With a power ranking of 26, Boston's offense is ranked 30th, their defense is 25th, and their overall record is 30-36-9 for the season.