Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Thursday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Montreal Canadiens features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Push (model projecting 6 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s over/under (6 goals) 10 times this season.
• There have been 15 Montreal games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.31 goals per game, compared to the Canadiens’ average of 2.8, adding up to 0.9 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.9 goals per game, 0.9 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -139

• In the 16 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 7-9 in those games.
• Nashville is 5-6 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -139 or shorter (45.5% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 58.2% chance to win.

Canadiens Moneyline: +117

• In Montreal’s 24 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has eight wins.
• The Canadiens have six wins in games when their moneyline odds are +117 or longer (in 21 such games).
• Montreal’s implied probability to win this game is 46.1% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Montreal 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi has been critical to Nashville’s offense this season, racking up 23 points in 26 games.
• Having scored nine goals and adding eight assists, Filip Forsberg is a top contributor for Nashville through 26 games.
• Through 26 games, Ryan O’Reilly has proven himself as a contributor for Nashville. He has 14 points (five goals and nine assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 6 wins and 11 losses this season while giving up 57 goals with 578 saves.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Nicholas Suzuki is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 26 points (one per game). He has scored 10 goals and 16 assists in 25 games (playing 19:48 per game).
• Montreal’s Cole Caufield has racked up 23 total points (0.9 per game), with 16 goals and seven assists.
• Montreal’s Michael Matheson has 15 points, courtesy of two goals (eighth on team) and 13 assists (third).
• Samuel Montembeault has a .901 save percentage (35th in the league), with 448 total saves, while allowing 49 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 7-10-2 record between the posts for Montreal this season.

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Nashville vs. Montreal Game Info

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Montréal, Quebec
• Venue: Bell Centre

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