Canadiens vs. Islanders Prediction and Odds - Apr 12, 2023

The NY Islanders take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at UBS Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Canadiens vs. Islanders, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Islanders?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Canadiens-Islanders NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Islanders a 70% chance of beating the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Islanders Odds

• Puck Line: Islanders -1.5 (-125), Canadiens +1.5 (+110)
• Moneyline: Islanders -330, Canadiens +275
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-115/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Islanders are currently -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with -125 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +110.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -330. That means you can risk $330 to win $100, for a total payout of $430, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +275, where you can bet $100 to profit $275, earning a total payout of $375, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Islanders

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +275 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.6% edge)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (53% probability)

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While the Islanders are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 3.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Canadiens vs. Islanders Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Wednesday's Canadiens-Islanders matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Canadiens vs. Islanders Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Islanders? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Islanders.

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According to DimersBOT, NY's Brock Nelson is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Islanders.

DimersBOT gives Nelson a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star is a 37.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Nick Suzuki: 4.3% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.2% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 4.2% probability
• Mike Matheson: 4.1% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 3.8% probability

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 7.8% probability
• Anders Lee: 6.2% probability
• Bo Horvat: 5.5% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 5.2% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Nick Suzuki: 23.7% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 23.4% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 23.4% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 21.7% probability
• Mike Matheson: 21.2% probability

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 37.4% probability
• Anders Lee: 32.3% probability
• Kyle Palmieri: 26.5% probability
• Bo Horvat: 26.5% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 23.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Canadiens vs. Islanders on Wednesday April 12, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Islanders 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's matchup between the Islanders and Canadiens at UBS Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. NY Islanders
• Date: Wednesday April 12, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: UBS Arena

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