Islanders vs. Canadiens Predictions and Odds - Nov 4, 2021

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00 PM EDT as the NY Islanders take on the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

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

Who will win Islanders vs. Canadiens?

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Islanders-Canadiens game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Islanders a 56% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

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Islanders vs. Canadiens Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are +1.5 underdogs against the Islanders, with -220 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the favored Islanders (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at +190.

BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +115. That means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at +125, while DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -130.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 56% chance of going Under.

Best Bets for Islanders vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Islanders -1.5 at +190 with FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Islanders Win at -135 with DraftKings Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at +125 with PointsBet

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

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+125) that are available from PointsBet.

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Islanders vs. Canadiens Full Coverage

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Islanders-Canadiens game, including pre-game predictions, top betting picks, live scores, and play-by-play updates.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest before Islanders vs. Canadiens on Thursday November 4, 2021.

Islanders vs. Canadiens 2021 Game Info

When do the Canadiens play the Islanders?

• Date: Thursday November 4, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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