Predators vs Canadiens Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, Oct 8

• The Canadiens are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
• Predators vs. Canadiens Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
• TV Channel: SCRI | RDS | TSN2 | ESPN+

The Nashville Predators (1-1-1) visit Bell Centre to take on the Montreal Canadiens (1-1-1) on Oct. 8 in Montreal, QC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Canadiens are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+135).

The Predators vs. Canadiens Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.

Predators vs. Canadiens Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Predators vs Canadiens Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Canadiens will win this game with 61.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Predators vs Canadiens Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Predators will cover the spread with 60.4% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.

NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook

Predators Best Bets & Trends

• The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+8.15 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Nashville Predators have hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.80 Units / 35% ROI)
• The Nashville Predators have covered the Puck Line in 17 of their last 25 games (+6.95 Units / 15% ROI)
• The Nashville Predators have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 6 of their last 13 away games (+4.10 Units / 30% ROI)
• The Nashville Predators have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 75% ROI)

Canadiens Best Bets & Trends

• The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 15 games (+15.00 Units / 78% ROI)
• The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 39% ROI)
• The Montreal Canadiens have covered the 3P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+5.55 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Montreal Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 16 of their last 25 games (+4.50 Units / 10% ROI)
• The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games (+4.45 Units / 43% ROI)

Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Predators are 2-1 against the spread this NHL season (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

• Predators are 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units /-26.67% ROI
• Predators are 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -34.38% ROI
• Predators are 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units /26.09% ROI

Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Canadiens are 1-2 against the spread this NHL season (-2.25 Units /-39.13% ROI).

• Canadiens are 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -34.38% ROI
• Canadiens are 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.95 Units / 29.69% ROI
• Canadiens are 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.35 Units / -39.13% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Canadiens vs Predators

Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens

The Predators were 7-20 (.259) when drawing more penalties last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .481

The Predators were 36-43 (.456) last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Predators are 65-95 (.406) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Predators were 25-35 (.417) when allowing 5 or more rush chances last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .461

Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Predators

The Canadiens were 46-33 (.582) last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Canadiens were 38-24 (.613) when creating 5 or more rush chances last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .539

The Canadiens were 26-13 (.667) when scoring a power play goal last season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .592

The Canadiens were 13-6 (.684) when tied after the second period last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

Predators Offensive Stats & Trends

The Predators scored on 27% of second chance opportunities in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%

The Predators had 5.7 rush chances per game in the 2024-25 season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4

The Predators scored on 8% of rush chances in the 2024-25 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Predators have scored on 9% of rush chances since the start of the 2024-25 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

Canadiens Offensive Stats & Trends

The Canadiens had 3.5 points per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.7

The Canadiens averaged 1.24 expected goals per game while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05

The Canadiens had 855 cycle chances last season — 6th most among NHL Teams

The Canadiens scored 52 power play goals last season — tied for 10th most among NHL Teams

Predators Defensive Stats & Trends

The Predators allowed 0.6 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4

The Predators allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1

The Predators have allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0

The Predators allowed 1.2 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Canadiens Defensive Stats & Trends

The Canadiens allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams

The Canadiens allowed 200 second chance scoring opportunities last season — most among NHL Teams

The Canadiens allowed 0.05 expected goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08

The Canadiens allowed 29 high danger chances in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams