Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - Mar 25, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Columbus Blue Jackets square off with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

Dimers' top betting picks for Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Blue Jackets-Canadiens NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Canadiens a 55% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Current Odds

• Puck Line: Canadiens -1.5 (+165), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Canadiens -155, Blue Jackets +134
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/+100)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +165 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at -110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at -155. That means you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +134, where you can put down $100 to profit $134, earning a total payout of $234, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (64% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +134 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (51% probability)

If you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best bets of the day across all major pro and college sports.

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

While the Canadiens are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Blue Jackets-Canadiens matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Canadiens.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Johnny Gaudreau is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens.

DimersBOT gives Gaudreau a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Blue Jackets star is a 37.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 7.7% probability
• Boone Jenner: 6.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 5.1% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.8% probability
• Liam Foudy: 4.3% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Nick Suzuki: 5.7% probability
• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 5.5% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 4.6% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.5% probability
• Kirby Dach: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 37.3% probability
• Boone Jenner: 35.2% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 28.5% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 26.4% probability
• Liam Foudy: 25.4% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 31.5% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 30.1% probability
• Denis Gurianov: 24.8% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 24.6% probability
• Kirby Dach: 22.5% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens on Saturday March 25, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens 2023 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Canadiens and Blue Jackets at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Saturday March 25, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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