Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Mar 2025

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We might see the Hurricanes breeze past the Canadiens and our prediction is that they’ll overturn -1.5 goals. This is available on the puck line at odds of -105.

Canes Have Won 9 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters

Montreal Canadiens have suffered a defeat in their previous four games including a recent 6-4 loss. This occurred on the road at Wells Fargo Center against Philadelphia Flyers. Cole Caufield found the net along with three other players.

Carolina Hurricanes were defeated last time out. Lenovo Center saw them beaten at home to Nashville Predators by a 3-1 scoreline. Canes totalled 35 shots although they were only able to score one goal. Taylor Hall was the player who was on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 4-0 win for the Habs at Bell Centre when they last played the Canes. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Canes have won nine.

Starting Goalies

Sam Montembeault (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-3-0	3.9	.842	0
23/24	16-15-9	3.14	.903	0

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-2-0	3.1	.892	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

3 wins, 3 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 3.5 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

Juraj Slafkovsky is the top points scorer with 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, with Nick Suzuki racking up 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Sam Montembeault have a 3.12 goal against average with a .892 save percentage.

The Canes have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 31.0 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.1 goals from 26.0 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.1%.

The top points scorer is Taylor Hall with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, while Seth Jarvis is next in line after registering 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 1.60 GAA with a .941 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

Carolina Hurricanes should prove too strong in this NHL encounter and our pick is to back them at -1.5 on the puck line. The odds of -105 looks like a value proposition.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of team, player and goalie stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Canadiens vs Hurricanes stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Canadiens in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Hurricanes in 8 of their last 10 games against Canadiens.

Canes -1.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nick Suzuki Over 1.5 Shots -156

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -156.

Latest Nick Suzuki Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+230

First

+1200

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

+120

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 1 - 4 Hurricanes

We’re betting on the Hurricanes to secure a 4-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +900 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Hurricanes

1-0

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

2-0

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+3300

2-1

Canadiens

+1700

Hurricanes

+1300

3-0

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+1800

3-1

Canadiens

+2800

Hurricanes

+1300

3-2

Canadiens

+1150

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+8000

Hurricanes

+1800

4-1

Canadiens

+3400

Hurricanes

+900

4-2

Canadiens

+2800

Hurricanes

+1200

4-3

Canadiens

+1600

Hurricanes

+1150

5-0

Canadiens

+14000

Hurricanes

+2900

5-1

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+1200

5-2

Canadiens

+4000

Hurricanes

+1100

5-3

Canadiens

+4500

Hurricanes

+2000

5-4

Canadiens

+3300

Hurricanes

+2400

6-0

Canadiens

+3300

Hurricanes

+4500

6-1

Canadiens

+14000

Hurricanes

+2500

6-2

Canadiens

+8000

Hurricanes

+1800

6-3

Canadiens

+7000

Hurricanes

+2400

6-4

Canadiens

+9000

Hurricanes

+5000

6-5

Canadiens

+7500

Hurricanes

+6000

7-0

Canadiens

+7500

Hurricanes

+6600

7-1

Canadiens

+7500

Hurricanes

+4000

7-2

Canadiens

+7500

Hurricanes

+4000

7-3

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-4

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+6000

7-5

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+11000

7-6

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+14000

8-0

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-1

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+7000

8-2

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+7000

8-3

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+9000

8-4

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-5

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+14000

9-1

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+12000

9-2

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+12000

9-3

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Canes Heavy Favorites to Win

Carolina Hurricanes are strong -357 favorites to win this game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 78% chance of claiming victory. Montreal Canadiens are the underdogs at +280 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular NHL wagers. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -133.

There’s a chance to back the Canes at -225 to reach the 3-goal total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Habs are available at +375.

There are a wide range of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the leading betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Canadiens

+280

Hurricanes

-357

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+420

Tie

+425

Hurricanes

-204

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

+112

Hurricanes -1.5

-139

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

Sebastian Favorite to Find the Net First

Those interested in Sebastian to light the lamp at anytime are able to get +128. There is the chance to back the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +750.

Player Goals

Sebastian (Hurricanes)

First

+128

Anytime

+750

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+155

Anytime

+900

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+155

Anytime

+900

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+190

Anytime

+1050

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+195

Anytime

+1050

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1100

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+225

Anytime

+1200

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Patrik Laine (Canadiens)

First

+290

Anytime

+1500

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+290

Anytime

+1500

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+300

Anytime

+1500

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+325

Anytime

+1600

Jack Roslovic (Hurricanes)

First

+325

Anytime

+1600

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+325

Anytime

+1600

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+390

Anytime

+1800

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

First

+420

Anytime

+2000

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Brent Burns (Hurricanes)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Tyson Jost (Hurricanes)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-137

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-123

Under 2.5

-105

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Brent Burns (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-185

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

+120

Patrik Laine (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-105

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.1
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 25.2
• Giveaways: 12.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 31.5
• Hits: 26.3
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6
• Blocks: 20
• Faceoff Wins : 29
• Hits: 11.8
• Giveaways: 17.4
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 32
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 17.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 13.1
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team News

Montreal Canadiens Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
14	Nick Suzuki	71	19.84	22	52	74	12
13	Cole Caufield	71	18.11	34	29	63	6
48	Lane Hutson	71	22.58	5	51	56	-9

20	Juraj Slafkovsky	68	17.26	16	28	44	1
71	Jake Evans	71	15.47	12	19	31	-2
92	Patrik Laine	41	14.63	18	13	31	-12
11	Brendan Gallagher	71	13.79	17	14	31	-10
8	Mike Matheson	69	25	6	23	29	-8
28	Christian Dvorak	71	14.93	10	17	27	-7
40	Joel Armia	70	14.49	11	14	25	-6
15	Alex Newhook	71	15.09	14	10	24	-19
45	Alexandre Carrier	68	20.35	3	20	23	-11
17	Josh Anderson	71	14.13	12	11	23	-3
77	Kirby Dach	57	15.67	10	12	22	-29
51	Emil Heineman	56	11.39	10	8	18	-4
58	David Savard	65	17.37	1	14	15	-9
21	Kaiden Guhle	44	21.23	4	10	14	2
47	Jayden Struble	45	15.41	2	10	12	0
72	Arber Xhekaj	68	14.86	1	5	6	-12
24	Logan Mailloux	7	16.2	2	2	4	-5
89	Joshua Roy	12	11.02	2	0	2	-6
91	Oliver Kapanen	12	11.63	0	2	2	-4
82	Lucas Condotta	7	8.2	1	0	1	-2
62	Owen Beck	12	9.98	0	1	1	-2
55	Michael Pezzetta	17	5.93	0	0	0	-4
27	Alex Barre-Boulet	2	10.15	0	0	0	-2
49	Rafael Harvey-Pinard	1	8.9	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
35	Sam Montembeault	53	2.93	0.898
30	Cayden Primeau	11	4.7	0.836
75	Jakub Dobes	14	3.02	0.897

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Carolina Hurricanes Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
20	Sebastian Antero Aho	70	20.24	26	39	65	5
24	Seth Jarvis	64	19.46	27	27	54	8
37	Andrei Svechnikov	63	17.48	18	25	43	-8

4	Shayne Gostisbehere	62	18.45	7	33	40	3
71	Taylor Hall	67	15.09	16	20	36	-8
96	Jack Roslovic	70	13.7	21	14	35	-7
22	Logan Stankoven	67	15.06	10	23	33	2
11	Jordan Staal	70	15.44	12	21	33	13
48	Jordan Martinook	71	15.26	13	19	32	16
82	Jesperi Kotkaniemi	71	14.09	11	20	31	9
50	Eric Robinson	71	12	13	17	30	15
7	Dmitri Orlov	66	19.72	5	20	25	15
8	Brent Burns	71	21.4	5	20	25	7
53	Jackson Blake	71	13.49	11	14	25	10
74	Jaccob Slavin	71	21.67	6	17	23	16
64	Jalen Chatfield	71	18.88	6	11	17	22
77	Mark Jankowski	49	12.31	10	5	15	5
26	Sean Walker	71	16.61	4	10	14	-1
28	William Carrier	39	11.62	4	5	9	2
27	Tyson Jost	29	9.7	2	2	4	0
54	Juha Jaeaeskae	18	8.93	0	4	4	0
56	Scott Morrow	7	14.67	1	3	4	2
42	Ty Smith	8	13.66	1	1	2	1
61	Riley Stillman	3	3.27	0	0	0	-1
16	Ryan Suzuki	2	6.6	0	0	0	1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
52	Pyotr Kochetkov	42	2.48	0.902
31	Frederik Andersen	16	2.07	0.918
41	Spencer Martin	9	3.89	0.846
34	Dustin Tokarski	6	2.18	0.902
60	Yaniv Perets	1	7.32	0.857

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups