Montreal Canadiens vs. Nashville Predators Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/5/2024]

The Nashville Predators and Montreal Canadiens are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, with puck drop at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview for Tuesday's Canadiens vs. Predators matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Canadiens vs. Predators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Canadiens and Predators 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Predators a 64% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Canadiens vs. Predators Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canadiens	Predators
Puck Line	+1.5 (-134)	-1.5 (+114)
Moneyline	+185	-215
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+120)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Canadiens vs. Predators Picks

Our predictions, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-134
Moneyline	Canadiens	+185
Total	Under 6	+120

While the Predators are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Canadiens vs. Predators Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Predators?

According to our model, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Predators.

Our projections give Forsberg an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Predators star is a 41.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.2%
Nick Suzuki	5.7%
Juraj Slafkovsky	5.0%
Alex Newhook	4.2%
Josh Anderson	3.8%

Nashville Predators

Player	First Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	8.8%
Thomas Novak	5.4%
Ryan O'Reilly	4.8%
Luke Evangelista	4.6%
Roman Josi	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	32.5%
Nick Suzuki	30.3%
Juraj Slafkovsky	26.5%
Alex Newhook	22.1%
Josh Anderson	20.6%

Nashville Predators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	41.4%
Thomas Novak	26.6%
Ryan O'Reilly	25.5%
Gustav Nyquist	23.6%
Luke Evangelista	23.4%

Habs vs. Predators Game Information

Tuesday's game between the Predators and Canadiens at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Nashville Predators
• Date: Tuesday March 5, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

Our full betting coverage of Canadiens vs. Predators includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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