Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Picks

Canadiens vs. Penguins Betting Picks

Get Canadiens vs. Penguins betting picks, expert betting analysis, computer model picks, betting consensus data, matchup breakdowns, key betting angles, and the latest odds insights for today's Canadiens vs. Penguins game.

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 54% of the public money was on Pittsburgh Penguins to win on the moneyline. And, 55% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Montreal would win by a score of 3.9 to 2.3 with Montreal winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on December 21, 2025 at 11:12AM ET.

NHL

Montreal at Pittsburgh

December 21, 2025

7:00 PM Eastern

Montreal beat the Penguins 4-0 on Saturday and it stayed UNDER and now the second of the home-and-home is tonight. Pittsburgh has lost eight in a row and the last two went UNDER as it was shut out both times. Five of the past seven meetings have gone UNDER and the Canadiens are 5-1 UNDER their past six games, including the last four. Montreal has allowed no more than a goal in three of four games. The Penguins have gone UNDER six of seven Sunday games. Montreal is expected to start Jakub Dobes, who is 12-5-2 with a 2.91 goals-against average. Take the UNDER.

Final Score

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Montreal Canadiens

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Pittsburgh Penguins

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Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 57% of the public money was on Montreal Canadiens to win on the moneyline. And, 63% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Montreal would win by a score of 3.2 to 3.0 with Montreal winning on the moneyline, Pittsburgh winning on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on December 20, 2025 at 11:07AM ET.

NHL

Pittsburgh at Montreal

December 20, 2025

7:00 PM Eastern

Pittsburgh has lost seven in a row by a 32-20 count. It's their second straight on the road after a 4-0 loss at Ottawa. The defense is 15th in penalty killing, 21st in save percentage, and 17th in goals surrendered (3.06 per game). Montreal's offense is ninth in goals scored (3.18 per game), second in shooting percentage, and sixth on the power play. It's the Canadiens' fourth straight at home after a 4-1 win over Chicago. They also opened this homestand with a 4-1 win over Edmonton as an underdog. Play Montreal. 

Final Score

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Montreal Canadiens

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Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 64% of the public money was on Pittsburgh Penguins to win on the moneyline. And, 54% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Pittsburgh would win by a score of 3.6 to 2.7 with Pittsburgh winning on the moneyline, Montreal winning on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

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Montreal Canadiens

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Pittsburgh Penguins

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Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 53% of the public money was on Montreal Canadiens to win on the moneyline. And, 53% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Pittsburgh would win by a score of 3.4 to 2.8 with Pittsburgh winning on the moneyline, Montreal winning on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on December 12, 2024 at 12:23PM ET.

NHL

Pittsburgh at Montreal

December 12, 2024

7:00 PM Eastern

Pittsburgh has won five of seven with the offense tallying 27 goals, winning three times as an underdog. The offense is 14th on the power play and fifth in shots on goal. Last-place Montreal is on a 12-21-3 run. The offense is 23rd in goals scored and last in shots on goal, while the defense is 29th in goals surrendered (3.54 per game) and 28th in save percentage. The Penguins have already beaten Montreal twice this season, 3-1 and 6-3. Play Pittsburgh. 

Final Score

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Pittsburgh Penguins

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Montreal Canadiens

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Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 73% of the public money was on Pittsburgh Penguins to win on the moneyline. And, 72% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Montreal would win by a score of 3.5 to 2.9 with Montreal winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

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Montreal Canadiens

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Pittsburgh Penguins

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