Panthers vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - Mar 30, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens face the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Bell Centre on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Panthers vs. Canadiens, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Panthers vs. Canadiens?

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

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Panthers a 61% chance of winning against the Canadiens.

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Panthers vs. Canadiens Game Odds

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-140), Panthers -1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Canadiens +165, Panthers -194
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+105/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Panthers, with -140 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +125.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +165, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -194, where you can risk $194 to win $100, for a total payout of $294, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

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 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -140 via BetMGM (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +165 via BetMGM (1.7% edge)
• Total: Under 7 @ -120 via BetMGM (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting expertise to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Panthers vs. Canadiens Betting Guide

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Panthers vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Canadiens? The latest data is in.

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

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

DimersBOT gives Tkachuk an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Panthers star is a 41.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 8.8% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 6.7% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 5.7% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.5% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 4.9% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 6.0% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.6% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 4.0% probability
• Mike Matheson: 3.9% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 41.8% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 37.9% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 34.2% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 33.7% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 27.9% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 32.5% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 28.3% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 23.3% probability
• Mike Matheson: 22.0% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 21.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Panthers vs. Canadiens on Thursday March 30, 2023.

Panthers vs. Canadiens 2023 Game Info

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

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Thursday March 30, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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