Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 02 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Senators vs Canadiens

The Ottawa Senators go up against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 2.

There is a strong case that the Senators will end up winning and that means wagering them on the Moneyline. You can get a value -110 that they overcome the Canadiens.

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Ottawa Senators have been beaten in successive games and the latest was on the road at American Airlines Center. Dallas Stars claimed a 6-1 win. Jake Sanderson bagged the only goal from just 16 Sens shots.

Montreal Canadiens were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 7-2 reverse against Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov scored one goal apiece.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs beat the Sens in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 4-3 scoreline at Bell Centre. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Sens have won six.

Starting Goalies

Linus Ullmark (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-6-4	3.1	.874	0
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

Sam Montembeault (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-5-1	3.5	.864	0
23/24	16-15-9	3.14	.903	0

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 23.9 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. The Sens have given up 2.8 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

Jake Sanderson is the top points scorer with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, with Tim Stutzle recording 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 2.79 goal against average with a .891 save percentage.

The Habs have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 24.5 shots on goal, with a 9.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.1 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 4.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.7%.

The top points scorer is Cole Caufield with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, while Nick Suzuki is next best after having 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 4.52 GAA with a .847 SV%.

Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

The best wager could be taking Ottawa Senators to simply secure a victory in this NHL encounter. Our pick can be taken at odds of -110 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Our hockey predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date NHL stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Senators vs Canadiens stats:

• Canadiens have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Canadiens have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Canadiens have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Senators.

Sens Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Senators 4 - 1 Canadiens

The Senators are available at +1600 to win by a 4-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Senators

Canadiens

1-0

Senators

+5500

Canadiens

+5000

2-0

Senators

+5000

Canadiens

+4500

2-1

Senators

+1400

Canadiens

+1400

3-0

Senators

+3300

Canadiens

+3300

3-1

Senators

+1900

Canadiens

+1900

3-2

Senators

+850

Canadiens

+850

4-0

Senators

+4000

Canadiens

+4500

4-1

Senators

+1600

Canadiens

+1600

4-2

Senators

+1500

Canadiens

+1600

4-3

Senators

+1000

Canadiens

+1000

5-0

Senators

+7000

Canadiens

+7500

5-1

Senators

+2500

Canadiens

+2800

5-2

Senators

+1700

Canadiens

+1800

5-3

Senators

+2200

Canadiens

+2400

5-4

Senators

+1900

Canadiens

+2000

6-0

Senators

+11000

Canadiens

+12000

6-1

Senators

+6000

Canadiens

+6600

6-2

Senators

+3300

Canadiens

+3400

6-3

Senators

+2900

Canadiens

+3000

6-4

Senators

+4500

Canadiens

+5000

6-5

Senators

+4500

Canadiens

+5000

7-1

Senators

+10000

Canadiens

+11000

7-2

Senators

+8000

Canadiens

+9000

7-3

Senators

+5500

Canadiens

+6000

7-4

Senators

+6600

Canadiens

+7000

7-5

Senators

+10000

Canadiens

+11000

7-6

Senators

+11000

Canadiens

+11000

8-2

Senators

+13000

Canadiens

+14000

8-3

Senators

+13000

Canadiens

+14000

8-4

Senators

+11000

Canadiens

+12500

8-5

Senators

+14000

Canadiens

+15000

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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.

This could be a close-run game according to the sportsbooks. Montreal Canadiens are trading at -110 and the same Moneyline odds are available for Ottawa Senators. It’s down to the bettors to decide which is a more attractive proposition.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +110.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Senators

-110

Canadiens

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Senators

+143

Tie

+310

Canadiens

+155

Puck Line

Senators +1.5

-278

Canadiens -1.5

+220

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Ottawa Senators Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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 9 of 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 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 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 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 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 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.4
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 22.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.9
• Hits: 25.4
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 12.6
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 15.2
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 13.6
• 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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