Blackhawks vs. Canadiens Predictions and Odds - Dec 9, 2021

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00 PM EST as the Chicago Blackhawks square off with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

Dimers' top betting picks for Blackhawks vs. Canadiens, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Blackhawks vs. Canadiens?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Blackhawks-Canadiens NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Blackhawks a 53% chance of beating the Canadiens.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are +1.5 underdogs against the Blackhawks, with -220 at PointsBet the best odds available.

For the favored Blackhawks (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at +190.

PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +120. That means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at -133, where you can risk $133 to win $100, for a total payout of $233, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at +105, while PointsBet has the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blackhawks vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 at -220 with PointsBet (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens Win at +120 with PointsBet (2.0% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at +105 with DraftKings Sportsbook

While the Blackhawks are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+105) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Blackhawks vs. Canadiens Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Chicago vs. Montreal, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Blackhawks-Canadiens matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights before Blackhawks vs. Canadiens on Thursday December 9, 2021.

Blackhawks vs. Canadiens 2021 Game Info

When do the Canadiens play the Blackhawks?

• Date: Thursday December 9, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: Bell Centre

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