Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers in NHL Odds
The Florida Panthers will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Montreal Canadiens invade BB&T Center on Thursday.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.9-2.7 victory for the Canadiens. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Montreal Canadiens have seen them go 21-9-5 so far this season, while the Panthers are at 15-14-7. In totals betting, the Florida Panthers are 16-14-6, while the Canadiens are 14-14-7. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Montreal injuries news.
This game puts the Florida Panthers, most recently No. 25 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Montreal Canadiens, who rate a No. 5 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Panthers No. 25-ranked offense (2.42 goals per game) against a Montreal Canadiens defense that ranks No. 5 at 2.29 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 14.4% rate while the Canadiens have a 81.4% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Montreal, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Lightning on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at -108 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Florida was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Maple Leafs. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Pittsburgh, Saturday, December 31st
Florida at Dallas, Saturday, December 31st