Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Penguins

The Montreal Canadiens go up against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, December 21.

The prediction is to back the Canadiens at odds of -106. We think that the Penguins are massively opposable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.

Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins clashed last night, with the Habs triumphing 4-0 at Bell Centre.

The Habs had 21 shots on goal. Josh Anderson scored two goals, with Juraj Slafkovsky and Owen Beck also scoring. For the shutout, Jacob Fowler made 31 saves. The Penguins won the shots on goal battle, 31-21.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The past 10 H2H games have seen the Penguins land six wins.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-10-4	2.8	.901	0

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-12-8	3.1	.887	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 22.6% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 2.6 goals from 26.2 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.8%.

Lane Hutson is the top points scorer with 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, with Nick Suzuki racking up 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.21 goal against average with a .908 save percentage.

The Penguins have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 31.7 shots on goal, with a 26.8% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.8 goals from 28.6 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.4%.

The top points scorer is Bryan Rust with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Erik Karlsson is next in line after registering 10 points, 2 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Tristan Jarry have a 2.49 GAA with a .917 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Montreal Canadiens are on offer at -106 when it comes to winning this NHL encounter. Our pick is that they’ll have the edge over the home team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Canadiens vs Penguins stats:

• Canadiens have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Canadiens have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Canadiens have won 2 consecutive games.
• Penguins have lost their last 8 games.
• Penguins have lost 14 of their last 20 games.
• Penguins have lost their last 2 games against Canadiens.

Canadiens Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.5% prospect of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you can correctly predict that Montreal will win along with the number of goals, then you are able to combine the two options by going down the Match Winner & Total Goals route.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Oliver Kapanen Over 1.5 Shots -118

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games on the road. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -118 are now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 6 - 2 Penguins

A 6-2 win in favor of the Canadiens is available at odds of +3500. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Penguins

1-0

Canadiens

+5500

Penguins

+5500

2-0

Canadiens

+5500

Penguins

+5000

2-1

Canadiens

+1600

Penguins

+1500

3-0

Canadiens

+4000

Penguins

+3500

3-1

Canadiens

+2000

Penguins

+1900

3-2

Canadiens

+900

Penguins

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+5000

Penguins

+4000

4-1

Canadiens

+1800

Penguins

+1600

4-2

Canadiens

+1600

Penguins

+1500

4-3

Canadiens

+1000

Penguins

+950

5-0

Canadiens

+8000

Penguins

+7000

5-1

Canadiens

+3000

Penguins

+2500

5-2

Canadiens

+1800

Penguins

+1600

5-3

Canadiens

+2400

Penguins

+2200

5-4

Canadiens

+1900

Penguins

+1800

6-0

Canadiens

+12500

Penguins

+10000

6-1

Canadiens

+7000

Penguins

+5500

6-2

Canadiens

+3500

Penguins

+2900

6-3

Canadiens

+3000

Penguins

+2800

6-4

Canadiens

+4500

Penguins

+4000

6-5

Canadiens

+4500

Penguins

+4000

7-1

Canadiens

+11000

Penguins

+9000

7-2

Canadiens

+9000

Penguins

+7500

7-3

Canadiens

+6000

Penguins

+5000

7-4

Canadiens

+6600

Penguins

+6000

7-5

Canadiens

+10000

Penguins

+9000

7-6

Canadiens

+10000

Penguins

+10000

8-1

Canadiens

+10000

Penguins

+14000

8-2

Canadiens

+10000

Penguins

+12500

8-3

Canadiens

+14000

Penguins

+12500

8-4

Canadiens

+12000

Penguins

+10000

8-5

Canadiens

+14000

Penguins

+12500

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Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins 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.

There’s the opportunity to back Pittsburgh Penguins at -114 on the Moneyline although Montreal Canadiens are priced up at betting odds of -105. The hosts have a 53% chance of victory in the eyes of the most popular sportsbooks.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

Before placing your bet, explore the top NHL sportsbooks for a wide selection of game lines and team props. Compare the lines and betting odds to find the most appealing options.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-105

Penguins

-114

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+163

Tie

+310

Penguins

+132

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-250

Penguins -1.5

+198

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-114

Over 6.5

-106

Prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Assists or Points they might have.

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NHL fans essentially being able to bet in-game when it comes to team and player props. Sometimes these are lines where you can wager on Shots or Goals.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 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 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 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 6.5: Covered in 3 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 3.00 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.20 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 2.90 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 12.5
• Takeaways: 3.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 23.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 31.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 16.8
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.9

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