Penguins vs. Canadiens Predictions and Odds - Nov 18, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Bell Centre on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Penguins vs. Canadiens, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Penguins vs. Canadiens?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Penguins-Canadiens matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Penguins a 58% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

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Penguins vs. Canadiens Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are +1.5 underdogs at home to the Penguins, with -190 at PointsBet the best odds available.

For the favored Penguins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at +172.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +135. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -143, where you can risk $143 to win $100, for a total payout of $243, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

Best Bets for Penguins vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Penguins -1.5 at +172 with FanDuel Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Moneyline: Canadiens Win at +135 with DraftKings Sportsbook
• Over/Under: Under 5.5 at +100 with DraftKings Sportsbook

Although the Canadiens are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Penguins -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Penguins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

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Penguins vs. Canadiens Full Coverage

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Penguins-Canadiens matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes ahead of Penguins vs. Canadiens on Thursday November 18, 2021.

Penguins vs. Canadiens 2021 Game Info

When do the Canadiens play the Penguins?

• Date: Thursday November 18, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: Bell Centre

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