Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Predators

The Montreal Canadiens meet the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, March 28.

The Predators should be able to come out on top against the Canadiens. Our betting prediction is to back them on the Moneyline where an attractive +104 can be landed.

Montreal Canadiens have won their previous three games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Bell Centre against Columbus Blue Jackets. Jayden Struble and Zachary Bolduc scored one goal apiece. Goalie Jakub Dobes was red hot in this one, making 25 saves (.962).

Nashville Predators were defeated last time out. Bridgestone Arena saw them beaten at home to New Jersey Devils by a 4-2 scoreline. Steven Stamkos and Reid Schaefer scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 triumph when facing the Predators at Bell Centre. The Habs have four straight wins against the Predators. They’ve also claimed 6 victories in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Fowler (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-6-2	2.4	.908	1

Juuse Saros (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	28-22-8	3.2	.894	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.5 shots on goal, with a 17.1% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 2.5 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

Nick Suzuki is the top points scorer with 15 points, 4 goals and 11 assists, with Juraj Slafkovsky recording 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.00 goal against average with a .931 save percentage.

The Predators have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 23.8 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.5 goals from 32.0 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.5%.

The top points scorer is Filip Forsberg with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, while Jonathan Marchessault is next best after registering 10 points which were all assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.60 GAA with a .918 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators Prediction & Picks

We dive into the top Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators betting angles, including our main match prediction, best correct score play and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Nashville Predators to simply achieve a victory in this NHL clash. Our pick can be taken at +104 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

The NHL handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of injuries and team form that could impact the outcome. We also leave no stone unturned when analyzing the latest hockey stats to support every prediction.

Key Canadiens vs Predators stats:

• Predators have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Predators have won 13 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.

Predators Moneyline Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 49% chance of winning. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There’s always a chance to get bigger win odds for Nashville by combining this with the number of goals that are scored. Match Winner & Total Goals is a great betting option.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 1 - 3 Predators

There are odds of +2200 available that the Predators land a 3-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Predators

1-0

Canadiens

+6000

Predators

+6000

2-0

Canadiens

+5500

Predators

+5500

2-1

Canadiens

+1600

Predators

+1700

3-0

Canadiens

+3500

Predators

+4000

3-1

Canadiens

+2000

Predators

+2200

3-2

Canadiens

+900

Predators

+950

4-0

Canadiens

+4000

Predators

+5000

4-1

Canadiens

+1600

Predators

+1900

4-2

Canadiens

+1500

Predators

+1700

4-3

Canadiens

+950

Predators

+1000

5-0

Canadiens

+7000

Predators

+9000

5-1

Canadiens

+2400

Predators

+3000

5-2

Canadiens

+1500

Predators

+1800

5-3

Canadiens

+2000

Predators

+2200

5-4

Canadiens

+1700

Predators

+1800

6-0

Canadiens

+10000

Predators

+13000

6-1

Canadiens

+5000

Predators

+7000

6-2

Canadiens

+2800

Predators

+3500

6-3

Canadiens

+2500

Predators

+3000

6-4

Canadiens

+4000

Predators

+4500

6-5

Canadiens

+4000

Predators

+4000

7-1

Canadiens

+9000

Predators

+11000

7-2

Canadiens

+6600

Predators

+9000

7-3

Canadiens

+5000

Predators

+6000

7-4

Canadiens

+5500

Predators

+6000

7-5

Canadiens

+9000

Predators

+9000

7-6

Canadiens

+9000

Predators

+10000

8-2

Canadiens

+11000

Predators

+14000

8-3

Canadiens

+11000

Predators

+14000

8-4

Canadiens

+10000

Predators

+11000

8-5

Canadiens

+12000

Predators

+13000

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Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Montreal Canadiens as -118 favorites for this game, implying that they are 54% likely to win. Nashville Predators are the underdogs at -102 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -104.

You can find hundreds of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash, with the top betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-118

Predators

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+125

Tie

+320

Predators

+170

Puck Line

Canadiens -1.5

+210

Predators +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-118

Over 6.5

-104

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goaltender Saves, Powerplay Points, Assists and Goals. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Nashville Predators Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 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 3.20 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.5
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.4
• Hits: 23.5
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 5.1

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