Canadiens vs. Panthers Predictions and Odds - Jan 1, 2022

The Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens meet in the NHL at FLA Live Arena on New Year's Day, starting at 1:00PM EST.

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

Who will win Canadiens vs. Panthers?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Canadiens-Panthers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Panthers a 74% chance of getting the W against the Canadiens.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with -225 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds on offer at +190.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -550. That means you can risk $550 to win $100, for a total payout of $650, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +500, where you can bet $100 to profit $500, earning a total payout of $600, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at -125, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at +105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (-1.5) are a 55% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 at +190 with PointsBet (10.6% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Canadiens Win at +500 with FanDuel Sportsbook (9.2% edge) 🔥
• Over/Under: Under 6 at +105 with BetMGM (0.5% edge)

Every time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best free picks today across any sport.

Even though the Panthers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Canadiens +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 9.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from BetMGM.

Canadiens vs. Panthers Probabilities

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

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before Canadiens vs. Panthers on Saturday January 1, 2022.

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Canadiens vs. Panthers 2022 Game Info

When do the Panthers play the Canadiens?

• Date: Saturday January 1, 2022
• Time: 1:00PM EST / 10:00AM PST
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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