Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/20/2024]

The Boston Bruins will square off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at TD Garden on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Canadiens vs. Bruins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canadiens vs. Bruins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Bruins 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bruins a 71% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Canadiens vs. Bruins Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canadiens	Bruins
Puck Line	+1.5 (+100)	-1.5 (-114)
Moneyline	+240	-285
Total	o6 (-118)	u6 (+100)

• The Bruins are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with -114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +100.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -285, which means you can risk $285 to win $100 for a total payout of $385 if they get the W.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +240, where you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all of the online sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Canadiens vs. Bruins Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	+100
Moneyline	Canadiens	+240
Total	Under 6	+100

While the Bruins are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

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Canadiens vs. Bruins Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Bruins?

According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Bruins.

Our projections give Pastrnak a 13.1% chance of scoring the first goal at TD Garden, while the Bruins star is a 56.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	5.3%
Josh Anderson	4.9%
Nick Suzuki	4.2%
Sean Monahan	3.2%
Joel Armia	3.1%

Boston Bruins

Player	First Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	13.1%
Brad Marchand	6.2%
Jake DeBrusk	5.7%
Trent Frederic	4.8%
Charlie Coyle	4.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	29.8%
Josh Anderson	25.6%
Nick Suzuki	23.5%
Joel Armia	18.1%
Sean Monahan	17.9%

Boston Bruins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
David Pastrnak	56.0%
Brad Marchand	33.2%
Jake DeBrusk	30.1%
Trent Frederic	26.0%
Charlie Coyle	26.0%
Remember, our model updates often, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Canadiens vs. Bruins on Saturday January 20, 2024.

Habs vs. Bruins Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Bruins and Canadiens at TD Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins
• Date: Saturday January 20, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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Conclusion

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