Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 18 Mar 2025

Canadiens Primed to Win

If you’re looking for a value bet, then +108 that the Canadiens beat the Senators certainly stands out. We’re expecting them to win on the Moneyline and there are attractive odds available.

Senators Have 8 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

Ottawa Senators have triumphed in their previous six games. The latest was on the road where Toronto Maple Leafs were beaten 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena. Jake Sanderson was on target along with three of his teammates.

Montreal Canadiens last game was a 3-1 victory over Florida Panthers at Bell Centre. That means it’s now been four home wins on the spin. Cole Caufield, Christian Dvorak and Patrik Laine scored one goal apiece. Goalie Sam Montembeault produced a great performance and had 21 saves (.955).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs have claimed victories in the last two encounters against the Sens. At Bell Centre, the scoreline was 4-1 and then we saw 5-2 at Canadian Tire Centre. The Sens have triumphed in eight of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Linus Ullmark (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-3-1	3.8	.854	0
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

Sam Montembeault (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-2-0	3.3	.857	0
23/24	16-15-9	3.14	.903	0

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 28.7 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Sens have been giving up 3.0 goals from 30.4 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

Tim Stutzle is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Jake Sanderson racking up 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 3.03 goal against average with a .904 save percentage.

The Habs have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 24.5 shots on goal, with a 21.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.2 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 17 points, 5 goals and 12 assists, while Cole Caufield is next in line after registering 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Sam Montembeault have a 1.96 GAA with a .928 SV%, including one shutout.

Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

The pick for this NHL encounter is to back Montreal Canadiens at +108. We think that the road team are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our wager.

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Key Senators vs Canadiens stats:

• Canadiens have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Canadiens have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Canadiens have won 4 consecutive games at home.
• Senators have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Senators have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Senators have lost their last 2 games against Canadiens.

Canadiens Moneyline Probability

The sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 48.1% likelihood of this pick winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you’re looking for greater odds, Montreal can be backed at a bigger price on the Puck Line. For more juice, also consider the Match Winner & Total Goals and Winning Margin lines.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Juraj Slafkovsky Over 1.5 Shots -125

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -125.

Latest Juraj Slafkovsky Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+230

First

+1200

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-103

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 2 - 4 Canadiens

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1600 and it involves the Canadiens winning 4-2. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Canadiens

1-0

Senators

+4000

Canadiens

+4500

2-0

Senators

+3500

Canadiens

+4000

2-1

Senators

+1150

Canadiens

+1300

3-0

Senators

+2800

Canadiens

+3400

3-1

Senators

+1500

Canadiens

+1700

3-2

Senators

+750

Canadiens

+850

4-0

Senators

+3300

Canadiens

+4500

4-1

Senators

+1400

Canadiens

+1900

4-2

Senators

+1400

Canadiens

+1600

4-3

Senators

+1000

Canadiens

+1150

5-0

Senators

+6000

Canadiens

+8000

5-1

Senators

+2200

Canadiens

+3300

5-2

Senators

+1700

Canadiens

+2200

5-3

Senators

+2400

Canadiens

+2800

5-4

Senators

+2200

Canadiens

+2400

6-0

Senators

+9000

Canadiens

+12500

6-1

Senators

+5000

Canadiens

+7500

6-2

Senators

+3000

Canadiens

+4500

6-3

Senators

+3300

Canadiens

+4000

6-4

Senators

+5000

Canadiens

+6000

6-5

Senators

+5500

Canadiens

+6000

7-1

Senators

+9000

Canadiens

+12500

7-2

Senators

+7500

Canadiens

+11000

7-3

Senators

+6000

Canadiens

+8000

7-4

Senators

+7500

Canadiens

+9000

7-5

Senators

+12000

Canadiens

+13000

7-6

Senators

+13000

Canadiens

+14000

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Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens 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.

Books Struggling to Separate Teams

The sportsbooks have Ottawa Senators at -137 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 58% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Montreal Canadiens are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +114.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. A wager on Totals allows bettors to use the latest NHL data to good effect. If you want to wager Over 5.5, there are odds of -122.

If you’re wagering on Race to 3 Goals, the Sens are favorites and they can be backed at -100 to attain this total first. Conversely, you can get +320 that neither franchise score 3 goals.

Consider every angle when placing your National Hockey League wagers. The betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Senators

-137

Canadiens

+114

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

+116

Tie

+335

Canadiens

+180

Puck Line

Senators -1.5

+180

Canadiens +1.5

-227

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

Brady Tkachuk Favorite to Score the First Goal

Brady Tkachuk is priced at +700 when it comes to First Goalscorer. He’s the favorite and also available at odds of +123 to light the lamp at anytime.

Player Goals

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

First

+123

Anytime

+700

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+148

Anytime

+850

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+180

Anytime

+1000

Tim Stützle (Senators)

First

+200

Anytime

+1050

Patrik Laine (Canadiens)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+230

Anytime

+1200

Drake Batherson (Senators)

First

+235

Anytime

+1200

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

First

+260

Anytime

+1300

Claude Giroux (Senators)

First

+280

Anytime

+1400

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

First

+335

Anytime

+1600

Ridly Greig (Senators)

First

+340

Anytime

+1600

David Perron (Senators)

First

+370

Anytime

+1700

Fabian Zetterlund (Senators)

First

+370

Anytime

+1700

Shane Pinto (Senators)

First

+370

Anytime

+1700

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+420

Anytime

+1900

Adam Gaudette (Senators)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Michael Amadio (Senators)

First

+440

Anytime

+2000

Joshua Roy (Canadiens)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Rafael Harvey-Pinard (Canadiens)

First

+450

Anytime

+2000

Angus Crookshank (Senators)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Joel Armia (Canadiens)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+480

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Brady Tkachuk (Senators)

Over 3.5

+103

Under 3.5

-133

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-169

Under 2.5

+130

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

+155

Under 2.5

-204

Patrik Laine (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Jake Sanderson (Senators)

Over 2.5

+150

Under 2.5

-200

Tim Stützle (Senators)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-103

Drake Batherson (Senators)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+125

Dylan Cozens (Senators)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+140

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators Stats

Montreal Canadiens 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

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 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 the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 32.5
• Hits: 28.6
• Giveaways: 12.7
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 21.2
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 14.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 28.1
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.1
• Blocks: 17.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31.2
• Hits: 26.3
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 5

Team News

Ottawa Senators Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
18	Tim Stutzle	66	20.04	20	48	68	2
19	Drake Batherson	66	18.35	18	36	54	-6
7	Brady Tkachuk	64	18.52	27	26	53	1

85	Jake Sanderson	65	24.39	7	39	46	-13
28	Claude Giroux	66	18.69	14	29	43	-1
20	Fabian Zetterlund	68	16.54	17	19	36	6
24	Dylan Cozens	66	17.07	13	22	35	-8
72	Thomas Chabot	65	23.02	5	28	33	13
12	Shane Pinto	54	17.64	16	12	28	8
71	Ridly Greig	63	16.71	11	13	24	-10
81	Adam Gaudette	65	10.54	16	7	23	11
22	Michael Amadio	56	14.33	9	12	21	5
3	Nick Jensen	60	20.33	3	16	19	17
21	Nick Cousins	47	11.89	5	8	13	-2
57	David Perron	28	13.64	5	5	10	-4
2	Artyom Zub	41	20.31	2	8	10	-1
43	Tyler Kleven	63	14.29	4	2	6	-3
6	Dennis Gilbert	26	9.93	0	5	5	-4
24	Jacob Bernard-Docker	25	13.11	1	3	4	2
15	Matthew Highmore	26	11.62	1	3	4	-8
17	Zack MacEwen	21	7.76	2	1	3	0
23	Travis Hamonic	52	17.01	0	3	3	-15
51	Cole Reinhardt	17	8.2	1	1	2	-4
33	Nikolas Matinpalo	27	12.4	0	1	1	0
14	Jan Jenik	2	7.7	0	0	0	-1
37	Donovan Sebrango	2	10.3	0	0	0	-1
59	Angus Crookshank	1	14.1	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
35	Linus Ullmark	34	2.63	0.912
35	Leevi Merilaeinen	12	1.99	0.925
31	Anton Forsberg	23	2.78	0.896
40	Mads Soegaard	2	5.24	0.8

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Montreal Canadiens Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
14	Nick Suzuki	66	19.7	20	49	69	12
13	Cole Caufield	66	17.98	33	28	61	5
48	Lane Hutson	66	22.33	4	48	52	-14

20	Juraj Slafkovsky	63	17.1	14	27	41	-1
71	Jake Evans	66	15.57	12	17	29	0
8	Mike Matheson	64	24.98	6	23	29	-8
92	Patrik Laine	36	14.38	16	11	27	-10
40	Joel Armia	65	14.69	11	14	25	-3
11	Brendan Gallagher	66	13.8	15	10	25	-13
77	Kirby Dach	57	15.67	10	12	22	-29
15	Alex Newhook	66	15.1	13	9	22	-16
28	Christian Dvorak	66	14.9	7	14	21	-10
45	Alexandre Carrier	63	20.4	3	17	20	-8
17	Josh Anderson	66	14.12	10	10	20	-6
51	Emil Heineman	51	11.49	10	7	17	-3
21	Kaiden Guhle	44	21.23	4	10	14	2
58	David Savard	60	17.6	1	12	13	-5
47	Jayden Struble	40	14.98	2	7	9	-4
72	Arber Xhekaj	63	15.03	1	5	6	-7
24	Logan Mailloux	7	16.2	2	2	4	-5
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
89	Joshua Roy	7	11.31	0	0	0	-3
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	49	2.83	0.901
75	Jakub Dobes	12	2.71	0.907
30	Cayden Primeau	11	4.7	0.836

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups