Canadiens vs. Oilers Predictions and Odds - Mar 5, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Rogers Place on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' free betting picks for Canadiens vs. Oilers, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Oilers?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Canadiens-Oilers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 66% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

MORE: Full Betting Analysis for Canadiens vs. Oilers

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with +105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -120.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -235. That means you can risk $235 to win $100, for a total payout of $335, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +205, where you can bet $100 to profit $205, earning a total payout of $305, 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 -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 at -120 with BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens at +205 with Caesars Sportsbook (1.7% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at -108 with FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to help you make more informed decisions.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Canadiens vs. Oilers Probabilities

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

Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Canadiens-Oilers matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Canadiens vs. Oilers Player Props

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

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

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

According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 45.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.7% probability
• Josh Anderson: 5.9% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.9% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.4% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 4.4% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 9.4% probability
• Connor McDavid: 9.1% probability
• Evander Kane: 8.1% probability
• Zach Hyman: 7.9% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 4.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 34.6% probability
• Josh Anderson: 29.8% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 27.0% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 25.4% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 23.9% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 45.5% probability
• Connor McDavid: 44.3% probability
• Zach Hyman: 39.2% probability
• Evander Kane: 38.7% probability
• Kailer Yamamoto: 21.8% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Canadiens vs. Oilers on Saturday March 5, 2022.

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Canadiens vs. Oilers 2022 Game Info

When do the Oilers play the Canadiens?

• Date: Saturday March 5, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
• Venue: Rogers Place

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What other NHL games are on tonight?

The Canadiens and Oilers aren't the only two NHL teams you can bet on tonight. DimersBOT never stops and we've got picks and top bets for every single NHL game via our NHL Predictions section.

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