NY Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/25/2024]

The Montreal Canadiens will take on the NY Islanders in NHL action at Bell Centre on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Islanders and Canadiens 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Islanders a 57% chance of beating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 56% chance of going under.

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Islanders vs. Canadiens Odds

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

Bet Type	Islanders	Canadiens
Puck Line	-1.5 (+162)	+1.5 (-185)
Moneyline	-150	+130
Total	o6.5 (+106)	u6.5 (-120)

• The Canadiens are +1.5 underdogs versus the Islanders, with -185 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Islanders (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +162.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +130. That means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -150, where you can risk $150 to win $100 for a total payout of $250 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +106, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

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

Islanders vs. Canadiens Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-185
Moneyline	Canadiens	+130
Total	Under 6.5	-120

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

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Islanders vs. Canadiens Player Props

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

According to our model, NY's Bo Horvat is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Canadiens.

Our projections give Horvat an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Islanders star is a 39.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	8.4%
Brock Nelson	7.0%
Anders Lee	5.7%
Mathew Barzal	4.3%
Kyle Palmieri	4.3%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.9%
Josh Anderson	5.0%
Nick Suzuki	4.6%
Sean Monahan	4.4%
Joel Armia	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	39.0%
Brock Nelson	33.9%
Anders Lee	29.0%
Mathew Barzal	23.0%
Kyle Palmieri	20.9%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	33.2%
Josh Anderson	25.8%
Nick Suzuki	24.1%
Sean Monahan	22.3%
Juraj Slafkovsky	19.5%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Islanders vs. Canadiens on Thursday January 25, 2024.

Isles vs. Habs Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Canadiens and Islanders at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: NY Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Thursday January 25, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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Conclusion

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