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Montreal Canadiens Favored to Continue Dominance Over Boston Bruins with Nine-Game Losing Streak

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 vs Montreal Stats

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.

Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens secured their second consecutive victory by defeating the Florida Panthers in overtime at home on Tuesday night. With a record of 35-30-9 on the season, the Canadiens are currently fifth in the standings in the Atlantic Division. They are aiming to close the gap on the teams ahead of them, with Toronto leading by 20 points and Florida by 18 points for the final playoff spot. Montreal is tied for 14th in the league in offensive production, averaging 2.99 goals per game, while they rank 26th in goals against, allowing an average of 3.31 goals per contest. Their power play success rate is 21.2%, ranking 17th in the league, and their penalty killing percentage is 80.7%, placing them 12th. In their recent game against Florida, Montreal tied the game late in regulation and secured the win in overtime, with Nick Suzuki scoring both goals. The Canadiens were outshot but managed to come out on top with 25 saves from goaltender Sam Montembeault. The team is ranked 15th in power rankings and #15 in offense, scoring on average 3.01 goals per game. In their recent matchups, Boston has struggled against Montreal, going 0-2-1 in their last three games.

Montreal Canadiens Surge as Boston Bruins Struggle with Nine-Game Losing Streak

Despite Boston's recent dominance in head-to-head matchups, the team is currently on a nine-game losing streak, being outscored 42-17. The Bruins have only managed to score more than two goals in a game twice during this period. In contrast, Montreal has won two consecutive games and earned points in seven of their last 10 games. The Canadiens are fighting to maintain their position in the playoff picture, making a victory against lower-ranked teams crucial. With home-ice advantage, Montreal is predicted to extend Boston's losing streak.

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