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Predators vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Montreal is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/16/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Thursday.
NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Nashville Predators take on the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Canadiens as the most likely winner of today's game.
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Predators vs. Canadiens predictions page.
Predators vs. Habs prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Predators and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Canadiens a 57% chance of beating the Predators.
According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Predators vs. Canadiens odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Predators | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-200) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Predators vs. Canadiens picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Predators vs. Canadiens matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Predators vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Caufield an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Canadiens star is a 39.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 6.9% |
| Steven Stamkos | 5.8% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 5.7% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 8.1% |
| Zachary Bolduc | 5.2% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.1% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 34.7% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 29.5% |
| Steven Stamkos | 27.7% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 39.5% |
| Zachary Bolduc | 28.0% |
| Ivan Demidov | 27.9% |
Predators vs. Habs game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Canadiens and Predators at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Nashville Predators vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Dimers' in-depth preview of Thursday's Predators vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Predators on Thursday.
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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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