Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Flyers vs Canadiens

The Philadelphia Flyers clash with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, December 16.

When the Flyers and the Canadiens go head-to-head, there is -115 on offer that Over 5.5 are scored in total. This represents great value.

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Philadelphia Flyers were beaten in their previous three games and the latest was on the road at Lenovo Center. Carolina Hurricanes claimed a 3-2 (SO) win. Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale scored one goal apiece. Goalie Daniel Vladar had 30 saves (.938).

Montreal Canadiens won their last game which was at home. It was a 4-1 triumph at Bell Centre against Edmonton Oilers. Nick Suzuki was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Jakub Dobes produced a great performance and had 27 saves (.964).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between the Flyers and the Habs saw the former win. It was a 5-4 scoreline at Bell Centre. The Habs have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Dan Vladar (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-8-6	2.5	.905	0
23/24	8-9-2	3.61	.882	0

Jacob Fowler (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-4-2	2.6	.902	1

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 12.9% powerplay efficiency. The Flyers have been giving up 2.7 goals from 26.7 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

Trevor Zegras is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with Travis Konecny racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Daniel Vladar have a 2.62 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.

The Habs have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.5 shots on goal, with a 25.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, while Cole Caufield is next in line after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 3.31 GAA with a .881 SV%.

Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

There is -115 available for Over 5.5 goals in this NHL encounter. It stands to reason that this pick will go over the line, with the lamp being lit on a regular basis.

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Key Flyers vs Canadiens stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Flyers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Flyers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Canadiens games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Canadiens games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our analysts, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is the reason why we are recommending this hockey wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 Assists -164

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens) has finished with at least one assist in 8 of the past 10 games. The odds are attractive when it comes to wagering on Player Assists and you can get -164 that he is able to land a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Flyers 4 - 2 Canadiens

The Flyers can be backed to win 4-2 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1700 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Flyers

Canadiens

1-0

Flyers

+4500

Canadiens

+4500

2-0

Flyers

+4500

Canadiens

+4000

2-1

Flyers

+1300

Canadiens

+1300

3-0

Flyers

+3300

Canadiens

+2800

3-1

Flyers

+1800

Canadiens

+1700

3-2

Flyers

+850

Canadiens

+800

4-0

Flyers

+4500

Canadiens

+3500

4-1

Flyers

+1700

Canadiens

+1400

4-2

Flyers

+1700

Canadiens

+1500

4-3

Flyers

+1100

Canadiens

+1000

5-0

Flyers

+8000

Canadiens

+6600

5-1

Flyers

+3000

Canadiens

+2400

5-2

Flyers

+1900

Canadiens

+1600

5-3

Flyers

+2500

Canadiens

+2400

5-4

Flyers

+2200

Canadiens

+2200

6-0

Flyers

+12500

Canadiens

+10000

6-1

Flyers

+7500

Canadiens

+5500

6-2

Flyers

+4000

Canadiens

+3000

6-3

Flyers

+3500

Canadiens

+3000

6-4

Flyers

+5500

Canadiens

+5000

6-5

Flyers

+5500

Canadiens

+5500

7-0

Flyers

+5500

Canadiens

+14000

7-1

Flyers

+12500

Canadiens

+9000

7-2

Flyers

+10000

Canadiens

+8000

7-3

Flyers

+7000

Canadiens

+6000

7-4

Flyers

+8000

Canadiens

+7000

7-5

Flyers

+12000

Canadiens

+11000

7-6

Flyers

+13000

Canadiens

+12500

8-1

Flyers

+13000

Canadiens

+14000

8-2

Flyers

+13000

Canadiens

+13000

8-3

Flyers

+13000

Canadiens

+14000

8-4

Flyers

+14000

Canadiens

+12000

8-5

Flyers

+14000

Canadiens

+14000

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Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens 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.

With a 56% chance of securing victory, Montreal Canadiens are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -130. Philadelphia Flyers are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +108.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -122.

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Moneyline

Flyers

+108

Canadiens

-130

3-Way Moneyline

Flyers

+170

Tie

+310

Canadiens

+125

Puck Line

Flyers +1.5

-238

Canadiens -1.5

+190

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

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Philadelphia Flyers Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 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 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 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 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 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 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.8
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.8
• Hits: 21.6
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 26.1
• Hits: 22.1
• Giveaways: 14.1
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 14
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 24.3
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.5

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