Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2025

There’s a juicy +102 that the Canadiens are able to get the upper hand against the Islanders. This wager can be secured on the Moneyline and we’re confident that it can happen.

Montreal Canadiens beat Ottawa Senators in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 6-3 home win at Bell Centre. Christian Dvorak racked up 4 points, featuring 1 goal and 3 assists.

New York Islanders made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 4-2 road triumph at PPG PAINTS Arena when meeting Pittsburgh Penguins. There were four different goalscorers including Kyle Palmieri.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Habs claim a 2-1 win over the Islanders at Bell Centre. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

Starting Goalies

Sam Montembeault (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-8-2	3.4	.875	0
23/24	16-15-9	3.14	.903	0

Ilya Sorokin (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-13-2	2.5	.916	6
23/24	25-19-12	3.01	.908	2

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 25.3 shots on goal, with a 21.6% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 2.3 goals from 27.6 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.7%.

Nick Suzuki is the top points scorer with 16 points, 6 goals and 10 assists, with Cole Caufield racking up 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Sam Montembeault have a 2.10 goal against average with a .922 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Islanders have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 11.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.7 goals from 30.3 shots, averaging 2.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.8%.

The top points scorer is Jean-Gabriel Pageau with 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, while Kyle Palmieri is next in line after registering 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.35 GAA with a .923 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We think that Montreal Canadiens should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win and there’s juice in the +102 available.

Injuries can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the latest form guide. The same applies to the team, player and goalie stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Canadiens vs Islanders stats:

• Canadiens have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Canadiens have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Canadiens have won 2 consecutive games.
• Islanders have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Islanders have lost 26 of their last 50 games this season.

Canadiens Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

If you also have a strong view on the Under / Over line, then it could be worth a Match Winner & Total Goals bet where you can effectively back Montreal at bigger odds.

Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anders Lee Under 2.5 Shots -143

Anders Lee (Islanders) has fallen short of the 2.5 shots on goal total in 4 of the past 5 games at home. We think he might fall short of the mark, with odds of -143 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal bet.

Latest Anders Lee Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+188

First

+1000

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 4 - 3 Islanders

The Canadiens can be backed at +1150 to triumph by a 4-3 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Islanders

1-0

Canadiens

+4500

Islanders

+4500

2-0

Canadiens

+4500

Islanders

+4000

2-1

Canadiens

+1300

Islanders

+1200

3-0

Canadiens

+3400

Islanders

+2800

3-1

Canadiens

+1800

Islanders

+1500

3-2

Canadiens

+850

Islanders

+800

4-0

Canadiens

+4500

Islanders

+3300

4-1

Canadiens

+1800

Islanders

+1400

4-2

Canadiens

+1700

Islanders

+1400

4-3

Canadiens

+1150

Islanders

+1000

5-0

Canadiens

+8000

Islanders

+5500

5-1

Canadiens

+3300

Islanders

+2200

5-2

Canadiens

+2200

Islanders

+1600

5-3

Canadiens

+2800

Islanders

+2200

5-4

Canadiens

+2400

Islanders

+2200

6-0

Canadiens

+13000

Islanders

+9000

6-1

Canadiens

+7500

Islanders

+5000

6-2

Canadiens

+4500

Islanders

+2900

6-3

Canadiens

+4000

Islanders

+3000

6-4

Canadiens

+6000

Islanders

+5000

6-5

Canadiens

+6000

Islanders

+5500

7-0

Canadiens

+6000

Islanders

+13000

7-1

Canadiens

+13000

Islanders

+8000

7-2

Canadiens

+11000

Islanders

+7000

7-3

Canadiens

+8000

Islanders

+5500

7-4

Canadiens

+9000

Islanders

+7000

7-5

Canadiens

+13000

Islanders

+11000

7-6

Canadiens

+14000

Islanders

+13000

8-1

Canadiens

+14000

Islanders

+13000

8-2

Canadiens

+14000

Islanders

+12000

8-3

Canadiens

+14000

Islanders

+13000

8-4

Canadiens

+14000

Islanders

+12000

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Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders 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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New York Islanders are -143 favorites to win and that means a 59% chance of landing a victory. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Montreal Canadiens are trading at +118.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 5.5 at -128.

There are odds of -130 for the Islanders to open the scoring and that makes them favorites. Opponents Habs are -110 to light the lamp first instead.

The betting sites offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every National Hockey League clash. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Canadiens

+118

Islanders

-143

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+185

Tie

+335

Islanders

+112

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-222

Islanders -1.5

+176

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Favorite Cole Caufield is now available at +850 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+145

Anytime

+850

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+175

Anytime

+950

Bowie Horvat (Islanders)

First

+180

Anytime

+1000

Anders Lee (Islanders)

First

+188

Anytime

+1000

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

First

+220

Anytime

+1150

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+225

Anytime

+1150

Patrik Laine (Canadiens)

First

+225

Anytime

+1150

Simon Holmström (Islanders)

First

+245

Anytime

+1300

Anthony Duclair (Islanders)

First

+275

Anytime

+1400

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

First

+330

Anytime

+1600

Maxim Tsyplakov (Islanders)

First

+340

Anytime

+1600

Jean-Gabriel Pageau (Islanders)

First

+340

Anytime

+1600

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+410

Anytime

+1900

Pierre Engvall (Islanders)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Noah Dobson (Islanders)

First

+430

Anytime

+2000

Rafael Harvey-Pinard (Canadiens)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Joshua Roy (Canadiens)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Joel Armia (Canadiens)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-149

Under 2.5

+115

Bowie Horvat (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-156

Under 2.5

+120

Anders Lee (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Kyle Palmieri (Islanders)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-156

Noah Dobson (Islanders)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

+110

Patrik Laine (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 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 4 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 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.10 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 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 27.1
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 26
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 3.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.6
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 28.7
• Giveaways: 11.8
• Takeaways: 5

Injuries & Suspensions

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