How to Pick the Predators vs. Canadiens Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 5
Published 12:50 am Thursday, December 5, 2024
The game between the Nashville Predators and the Montreal Canadiens at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and projections.
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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 for more than Thursday’s over/under of 6 goals 10 times this season.
- A total of 15 of Montreal’s games have ended 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 over/under of 6.
- This game’s over/under is 0.9 less than the 6.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -139
- In the 16 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 7-9 in those games.
- Nashville is 5-6 (victorious in 45.5% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -139 or shorter.
- The Predators have a 58.2% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.
Canadiens Moneyline: +117
- In 24 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Montreal has secured the upset eight times.
- The Canadiens have six wins in games when their moneyline odds are +117 or longer (in 21 such games).
- Montreal has a 46.1% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Montreal 4, Nashville 3
Predators Points Leaders
- With seven goals and 16 assists this season, Roman Josi is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (23 points).
- Having scored nine goals and adding eight assists, Filip Forsberg is a strong contributor for Nashville through 26 games.
- Ryan O’Reilly has created 14 points for Nashville in 26 games this season, netting a goal on 12.8% of his shots and putting up five goals and nine assists.
- As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 6 wins and 11 losses this season while allowing 57 goals with 578 saves.
Canadiens Points Leaders
- Nicholas Suzuki is a top offensive contributor for his team with 26 points (one per game). He has totaled 10 goals and 16 assists in 25 games (playing 19:48 per game).
- Cole Caufield’s 23 points this season, including 16 goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Montreal.
- Michael Matheson has scored two goals and contributed 13 assists for Montreal, giving him a point total of 15.
- Samuel Montembeault’s record stands at 7-10-2 on the season, giving up 49 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 448 saves with a .901 save percentage (35th in the league).
Predators’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
11/29/2024 | Lightning | L 3-2 | Home | -119 |
11/30/2024 | Wild | L 3-2 | Away | +122 |
12/4/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 3-2 | Away | +118 |
12/5/2024 | Canadiens | – | Away | -139 |
12/7/2024 | Senators | – | Away | – |
12/10/2024 | Flames | – | Home | – |
12/12/2024 | Stars | – | Away | – |
Canadiens’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
11/30/2024 | Rangers | L 4-3 | Away | +157 |
12/1/2024 | Bruins | L 6-3 | Away | +213 |
12/3/2024 | Islanders | W 2-1 | Home | +113 |
12/5/2024 | Predators | – | Home | +117 |
12/7/2024 | Capitals | – | Home | – |
12/9/2024 | Ducks | – | Home | – |
12/12/2024 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
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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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