Canadiens vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - Dec 29, 2022

The Florida Panthers face the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at FLA Live Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

Who will win Canadiens vs. Panthers?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Canadiens-Panthers NHL game 10,000 times.

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

More: Free Betting Guide for Canadiens vs. Panthers

Canadiens vs. Panthers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Panthers -1.5 (-145), Canadiens +1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Panthers -360, Canadiens +295
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-102)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with -145 at Caesars Sportsbook 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 +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -360. That means you can risk $360 to win $100, for a total payout of $460, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +295, where you can bet $100 to profit $295, earning a total payout of $395, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -102.

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 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ +125 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +295 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.4% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

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Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 4.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Canadiens vs. Panthers Prediction

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Canadiens vs. Panthers Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Panthers.

DimersBOT gives Reinhart a 7.3% chance of scoring the first goal at FLA Live Arena, while the Panthers star is a 37.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.3% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.0% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.3% probability
• Josh Anderson: 3.8% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 3.4% probability

Florida Panthers

• Sam Reinhart: 7.3% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 6.6% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 6.2% probability
• Sam Bennett: 6.0% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 34.4% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 27.5% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 24.9% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 22.4% probability
• Josh Anderson: 21.8% probability

Florida Panthers

• Sam Reinhart: 37.0% probability
• Matthew Tkachuk: 36.5% probability
• Sam Bennett: 33.9% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 33.5% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 31.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Canadiens vs. Panthers on Thursday December 29, 2022.

Canadiens vs. Panthers 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Panthers and Canadiens at FLA Live Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Thursday December 29, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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