Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Oct 2026

Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Predictions

Best Bet

Penguins Moneyline @ +104

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The Penguins should have the edge over the Canadiens and our prediction is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a tempting +104 should you wish to follow suit.

We’ve locked in our preferred wagers for Canadiens vs Penguins, featuring our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Prediction. Jump straight to the dedicated sections below to see the full card.

Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Preview

The Montreal Canadiens square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, October 3.

Montreal Canadiens won their previous game by a 3-2 scoreline. It was on the road against Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Alexandre Carrier, Josh Anderson and Zachary Bolduc scored one goal each. Goalie Jakub Dobes stopped 26 shots (.929).

Pittsburgh Penguins won their last game 7-0. This was a road victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena against Philadelphia Flyers. Filip Haallander recorded 3 points which includes 1 goal and 2 assists. Arturs Silovs made 19 saves for his shutout.

H2H: Penguins Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

It was a 4-3 win for the Penguins at PPG PAINTS Arena when they last played the Habs. It’s been seven Penguins wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	1-0-0	2	.929	0
25/26	38-20-4	2.8	.903	0

Arturs Silovs (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
26/27	1-0-0	0	1.000	1
25/26	21-13-8	3	.891	2

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 21.7 shots on goal, with a 16.3% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 3.6 goals from 32.8 shots, averaging 4.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.7%.

Cole Caufield is the top points scorer with 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists, with Juraj Slafkovsky racking up 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 3.13 goal against average with a .901 save percentage.

The Penguins have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.6 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.2 goals from 26.4 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.3%.

The top points scorer is Sidney Crosby with 6 points, 1 goal and 5 assists, while Rickard Rakell is next in line after registering 5 points, 1 goal and 4 assists. Goalie Arturs Silovs have a 2.16 GAA with a .915 SV%, including one shutout.

Best Bet

There is merit in backing Penguins to have the edge over the visitors in this NHL game. Especially as odds of +104 are available when it comes to this pick.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Penguins have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Canadiens have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Canadiens have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Penguins have won 7 of their last 10 games against Canadiens.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Penguins Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 49% chance of our pick landing a return. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

For a bigger return on investment, bettors often wager Match Winner & Total Goals to get bigger odds for Pittsburgh. The 3-Way Moneyline and Puck Line are good alternatives.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 1 - 3 Penguins

Let’s take a chance on the +1800 available that the Penguins secure a 3-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Penguins

1-0

Canadiens

+6000

Penguins

+6000

2-0

Canadiens

+4000

Penguins

+5000

2-1

Canadiens

+1400

Penguins

+1500

3-0

Canadiens

+2900

Penguins

+4000

3-1

Canadiens

+1500

Penguins

+1800

3-2

Canadiens

+900

Penguins

+950

4-0

Canadiens

+4000

Penguins

+5500

4-1

Canadiens

+1400

Penguins

+1600

4-2

Canadiens

+1400

Penguins

+1500

4-3

Canadiens

+1000

Penguins

+1000

5-1

Canadiens

+2400

Penguins

+3000

5-2

Canadiens

+1500

Penguins

+1800

5-3

Canadiens

+1800

Penguins

+2200

5-4

Canadiens

+1500

Penguins

+1500

6-1

Canadiens

+5000

Penguins

+6000

6-2

Canadiens

+2900

Penguins

+3500

6-3

Canadiens

+2500

Penguins

+2900

6-4

Canadiens

+4000

Penguins

+4500

6-5

Canadiens

+3500

Penguins

+3500

7-3

Canadiens

+6000

Penguins

+6600

7-4

Canadiens

+6000

Penguins

+7000

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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.

Montreal Canadiens are -125 favorites and that means a 56% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. At +104, Pittsburgh Penguins are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -104.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-125

Penguins

+104

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+128

Tie

+310

Penguins

+170

Puck Line

Canadiens -1.5

+184

Penguins +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-118

Over 6.5

-104

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 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 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 2.60 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 7.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 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 2.60 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 21.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 15.8
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 23.3
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 22.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 13.8
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 24.9
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12.4
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 26.8
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 22.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 14.1
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 22.9
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.2

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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