Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/27/2024]

The Pittsburgh Penguins will square off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Canadiens and Penguins 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 65% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going under.

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Canadiens vs. Penguins Odds

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

Bet Type	Canadiens	Penguins
Puck Line	+1.5 (-126)	-1.5 (+110)
Moneyline	+190	-225
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-105)

• The Penguins are -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with +110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -126.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -225, which means you can risk $225 to win $100 for a total payout of $325 if they get the W.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +190, where you can put down $100 to profit $190, earning a total payout of $290 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

As always, check out all the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Canadiens vs. Penguins Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-126
Moneyline	Canadiens	+190
Total	Under 6.5	-105

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Canadiens vs. Penguins Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Penguins?

According to our model, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Penguins.

Our projections give Guentzel an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star is a 43.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.9%
Nick Suzuki	5.1%
Sean Monahan	4.5%
Josh Anderson	4.0%
Joel Armia	3.8%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	8.8%
Sidney Crosby	8.1%
Rickard Rakell	5.6%
Evgeni Malkin	5.6%
Bryan Rust	5.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	33.9%
Nick Suzuki	27.2%
Sean Monahan	24.3%
Josh Anderson	23.5%
Joel Armia	19.9%

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	43.0%
Sidney Crosby	41.7%
Rickard Rakell	28.2%
Evgeni Malkin	28.2%
Bryan Rust	26.8%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Canadiens vs. Penguins on Saturday January 27, 2024.

Habs vs. Penguins Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Penguins and Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
• Date: Saturday January 27, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Saturday's Canadiens vs. Penguins game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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