Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Bruins

The Montreal Canadiens square off against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

Our best prediction is the Bruins to have the upper hand against the Canadiens and we think that the -122 represents an attractive bet on the Moneyline.

Montreal Canadiens have been defeated in back-to-back road games. They recently suffered a 4-3 (SO) loss against Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena. Noah Dobson, Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen each scored one goal.

Boston Bruins have lost their last three games, most recently suffering a 6-2 home defeat to Ottawa Senators at TD Garden. Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Bruins beat the Habs in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 3-2 scoreline at Bell Centre. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Bruins have won eight.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Fowler (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-5-2	2.6	.903	1

Jeremy Swayman (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	30-15-4	2.7	.907	1
23/24	25-10-7	2.53	.916	3

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 2.7 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

Lane Hutson is the top points scorer with 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, with Nick Suzuki racking up 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.39 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.

The Bruins have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 28.4 shots on goal, with a 17.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.3 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.8%.

The top points scorer is Morgan Geekie with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, while David Pastrnak is next in line after registering 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Jeremy Swayman have a 3.14 GAA with a .878 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins, including a key match prediction, our best correct score selection, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Boston Bruins are available at -122 when it comes to winning this NHL clash. Our pick is that they’ll outscore the road team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

The NHL experts at Sportsgambler.com start by analyzing recent form and staying on top of injury news before making any hockey predictions. From there, we interpret the story the stats are telling to help shape our picks.

Key Canadiens vs Bruins stats:

• Bruins have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Canadiens have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Canadiens have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Canadiens have lost their last 2 games on the road.
• Bruins have won 8 of their last 10 games against Canadiens.

Bruins Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Oliver Kapanen Over 1.5 Shots -115

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight road games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -115.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 3 - 4 Bruins

A 4-3 win in favor of the Bruins is available at odds of +1000. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Bruins

1-0

Canadiens

+5000

Bruins

+5000

2-0

Canadiens

+4500

Bruins

+4500

2-1

Canadiens

+1400

Bruins

+1400

3-0

Canadiens

+3300

Bruins

+2900

3-1

Canadiens

+1900

Bruins

+1700

3-2

Canadiens

+850

Bruins

+800

4-0

Canadiens

+4500

Bruins

+3500

4-1

Canadiens

+1700

Bruins

+1400

4-2

Canadiens

+1700

Bruins

+1500

4-3

Canadiens

+1100

Bruins

+1000

5-0

Canadiens

+8000

Bruins

+6600

5-1

Canadiens

+2900

Bruins

+2400

5-2

Canadiens

+1900

Bruins

+1600

5-3

Canadiens

+2500

Bruins

+2200

5-4

Canadiens

+2200

Bruins

+2000

6-0

Canadiens

+12500

Bruins

+10000

6-1

Canadiens

+7000

Bruins

+5000

6-2

Canadiens

+4000

Bruins

+2900

6-3

Canadiens

+3400

Bruins

+2900

6-4

Canadiens

+5500

Bruins

+4500

6-5

Canadiens

+5500

Bruins

+5000

7-0

Canadiens

+5500

Bruins

+14000

7-1

Canadiens

+12000

Bruins

+9000

7-2

Canadiens

+10000

Bruins

+7500

7-3

Canadiens

+7000

Bruins

+5500

7-4

Canadiens

+7500

Bruins

+6600

7-5

Canadiens

+12000

Bruins

+11000

7-6

Canadiens

+12500

Bruins

+12000

8-1

Canadiens

+12500

Bruins

+14000

8-2

Canadiens

+12500

Bruins

+12500

8-3

Canadiens

+12500

Bruins

+13000

8-4

Canadiens

+13000

Bruins

+11000

8-5

Canadiens

+13000

Bruins

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can back Boston Bruins at -120 to win against Montreal Canadiens, with the latter trading at -100. The hosts have a 55% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest data to good effect. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -141.

Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-100

Bruins

-120

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+170

Tie

+320

Bruins

+125

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-263

Bruins -1.5

+205

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+112

Over 5.5

-141

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Goals, Points, Assists or Shots will hit over or under a certain betting line.

Micro betting provides an interesting rollercoaster ride for NHL bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Boston Bruins Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 11.2
• Faceoff Wins : 19.6
• Hits: 24.6
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.6
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 23.4
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 21.6
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 17.6
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.4

Injuries & Suspensions

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