Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/23/2024]

The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Ottawa Senators in NHL action at Bell Centre on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Tuesday's Senators vs. Canadiens matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Senators and Canadiens 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Senators a 55% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Senators vs. Canadiens Odds

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

Bet Type	Senators	Canadiens
Puck Line	-1.5 (+155)	+1.5 (-188)
Moneyline	-145	+130
Total	o6.5 (-142)	u6.5 (+120)

• The Canadiens are +1.5 underdogs against the Senators, with -188 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Senators (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +155.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +130, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at -145, where you can risk $145 to win $100 for a total payout of $245 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -142, while DraftKings 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, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Senators vs. Canadiens Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-188
Moneyline	Canadiens	+130
Total	Under 6.5	+120

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While the Senators are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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

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Senators vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Senators vs. Canadiens?

According to our model, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Senators vs. Canadiens.

Our projections give Caufield a 6.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Canadiens star is a 33.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	First Goal Probability
Brady Tkachuk	6.3%
Vladimir Tarasenko	5.7%
Tim Stutzle	5.5%
Claude Giroux	5.5%
Josh Norris	5.1%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.5%
Josh Anderson	5.7%
Nick Suzuki	5.3%
Sean Monahan	3.9%
Joel Armia	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brady Tkachuk	31.3%
Tim Stutzle	31.0%
Claude Giroux	30.9%
Vladimir Tarasenko	29.4%
Josh Norris	29.1%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	33.8%
Josh Anderson	29.9%
Nick Suzuki	27.3%
Joel Armia	21.0%
Sean Monahan	20.0%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Senators vs. Canadiens on Tuesday January 23, 2024.

Senators vs. Habs Game Information

Tuesday's matchup between the Canadiens and Senators at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Tuesday January 23, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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Conclusion

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