Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - Apr 1, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens square off with the favored Carolina Hurricanes in NHL action at Bell Centre on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Hurricanes vs. Canadiens, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Hurricanes vs. Canadiens?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Hurricanes-Canadiens NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Hurricanes a 67% chance of getting the W against the Canadiens.

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Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Current Odds

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-108), Hurricanes -1.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Canadiens +225, Hurricanes -255
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+102/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Hurricanes, with -108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Hurricanes (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +100.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +225. That means you can bet $100 to profit $225, earning a total payout of $325, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -255, where you can risk $255 to win $100, for a total payout of $355, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +102, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Hurricanes vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +225 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.6% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 2.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Hurricanes-Canadiens matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Hurricanes and Canadiens.

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

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Hurricanes vs. Canadiens.

DimersBOT gives Aho a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Hurricanes star is a 44.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 9.7% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 6.1% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 4.7% probability
• Martin Necas: 4.5% probability
• Stefan Noesen: 3.7% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Nick Suzuki: 4.2% probability
• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 4.1% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 3.6% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 3.5% probability
• Mike Matheson: 3.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 44.5% probability
• Seth Jarvis: 32.9% probability
• Jesperi Kotkaniemi: 27.1% probability
• Martin Necas: 25.6% probability
• Stefan Noesen: 21.2% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 26.0% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 23.6% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 19.7% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 18.6% probability
• Alex Belzile: 17.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Hurricanes vs. Canadiens on Saturday April 1, 2023.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Canadiens and Hurricanes at Bell Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Saturday April 1, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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