NY Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/25/2024]

The Montreal Canadiens will take on the NY Islanders in NHL action at Bell Centre on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Islanders vs. Canadiens matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Islanders and Canadiens 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Islanders a 57% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 56% chance of going under.

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Islanders vs. Canadiens Odds

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

Bet Type	Islanders	Canadiens
Puck Line	-1.5 (+160)	+1.5 (-190)
Moneyline	-148	+126
Total	o6.5 (+104)	u6.5 (-120)

• The Canadiens are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Islanders, with -190 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Islanders (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +160.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +126, which means you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -148, where you can risk $148 to win $100 for a total payout of $248 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +104, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

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

Islanders vs. Canadiens Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-190
Moneyline	Canadiens	+126
Total	Under 6.5	-120

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

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Islanders vs. Canadiens Player Props

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

According to our model, NY's Bo Horvat is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Canadiens.

Our projections give Horvat a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Islanders star is a 40.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	9.1%
Brock Nelson	6.8%
Anders Lee	5.6%
Mathew Barzal	4.1%
Kyle Palmieri	3.9%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	7.0%
Nick Suzuki	5.3%
Josh Anderson	4.7%
Sean Monahan	3.9%
Juraj Slafkovsky	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	40.0%
Brock Nelson	33.9%
Anders Lee	27.6%
Mathew Barzal	22.8%
Pierre Engvall	21.4%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	32.9%
Nick Suzuki	26.4%
Josh Anderson	24.1%
Joel Armia	20.9%
Sean Monahan	20.7%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Islanders vs. Canadiens on Thursday January 25, 2024.

Isles vs. Habs Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Canadiens and Islanders at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Thursday January 25, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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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 Thursday's Islanders vs. Canadiens contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial standards.

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