Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Predictions and Odds - Mar 31, 2022

The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at PNC Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM EDT.

Dimers' best betting picks for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Hurricanes?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Canadiens-Hurricanes NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hurricanes a 73% chance of beating the Canadiens.

MORE: Full Betting Guide for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Hurricanes are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with -149 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +135.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -400. That means you can risk $400 to win $100, for a total payout of $500, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +330, where you can bet $100 to profit $330, earning a total payout of $430, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -134.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Hurricanes (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 57% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ +135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (6.0% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +330 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.8% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 @ -134 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)

Any time you see a 🔥, you know it's one of Dimers' best free picks of the day across all major pro and college sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Although the Hurricanes are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Canadiens +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 3.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Montreal vs. Carolina, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Canadiens-Hurricanes matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Hurricanes? The latest data is in.

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Aho a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 39.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 7.1% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.7% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.6% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 4.1% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.0% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 7.9% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 6.9% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 6.0% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 5.2% probability
• Martin Necas: 4.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 31.8% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 24.7% probability
• Josh Anderson: 24.2% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 22.9% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 21.1% probability

Carolina Hurricanes

• Sebastian Aho: 39.6% probability
• Andrei Svechnikov: 34.1% probability
• Vincent Trocheck: 29.9% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 26.6% probability
• Martin Necas: 25.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights before Canadiens vs. Hurricanes on Thursday March 31, 2022.

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Canadiens vs. Hurricanes 2022 Game Info

When do the Hurricanes play the Canadiens?

• Date: Thursday March 31, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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