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Bruins vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Montreal is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [3/17/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Montreal Canadiens will square off with the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Bell Centre on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Canadiens as the most likely winner of the Bruins vs. Canadiens game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Bruins vs. Habs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Bruins and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Canadiens a 57% chance of beating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Bruins vs. Canadiens odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bruins | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-185) | -1.5 (+154) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -155 |
| Total | o6.5 (+100) | u6.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bruins vs. Canadiens picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Bruins +1.5 | -185 |
| Moneyline | Bruins | +136 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -115 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Bruins to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bruins vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score a goal in Bruins vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, David Pastrnak is most likely to score an anytime goal in Bruins vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 43.5% chance of scoring a goal at Bell Centre, while the star is a 9.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 43.5% |
| Morgan Geekie | 34.3% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 25.5% |
| Pavel Zacha | 23.1% |
| Elias Lindholm | 19.9% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 40.5% |
| Nick Suzuki | 30.9% |
| Ivan Demidov | 27.6% |
| Alex Newhook | 26.2% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 24.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 9.1% |
| Morgan Geekie | 6.0% |
| Viktor Arvidsson | 4.7% |
| Pavel Zacha | 3.8% |
| Elias Lindholm | 3.8% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 7.9% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.8% |
| Ivan Demidov | 5.0% |
| Alex Newhook | 4.6% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.5% |
Bruins vs. Habs game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Canadiens and Bruins at Bell Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bruins vs. Canadiens insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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