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Canadiens vs. Bruins prediction: Boston favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/23/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins predictions for NHL Tuesday.
NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Bruins a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Canadiens.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's Canadiens vs. Bruins matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Habs vs. Bruins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Bruins 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Bruins a 52% chance of beating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Canadiens vs. Bruins odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canadiens | Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-235) | -1.5 (+205) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -120 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canadiens vs. Bruins 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 | Canadiens +1.5 | -235 |
| Moneyline | Canadiens | +102 |
| Total | Over 6 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 6 total goals.
Canadiens vs. Bruins player props
Who will score a goal in Canadiens vs. Bruins?
According to our model, David Pastrnak is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Bruins.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 44.3% chance of scoring a goal at TD Garden, while the star is a 9.4% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 34.6% |
| Nick Suzuki | 30.2% |
| Ivan Demidov | 29.9% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 28.3% |
| Zachary Bolduc | 24.8% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 44.3% |
| Morgan Geekie | 38.8% |
| Alex Steeves | 29.7% |
| Pavel Zacha | 23.1% |
| Fraser Minten | 18.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 6.8% |
| Ivan Demidov | 5.6% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.6% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 5.3% |
| Zachary Bolduc | 4.6% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 9.4% |
| Morgan Geekie | 7.8% |
| Alex Steeves | 5.7% |
| Pavel Zacha | 3.8% |
| Fraser Minten | 3.2% |
Habs vs. Bruins game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Bruins and Canadiens at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: TD Garden
Conclusion
We predict the Bruins, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canadiens vs. Bruins insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest 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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