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Flyers vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Montreal is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/16/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers will meet in the NHL at Bell Centre on Tuesday, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Canadiens as the most likely winner of the Flyers vs. Canadiens game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Flyers vs. Habs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Flyers and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Canadiens a 55% chance of beating the Flyers.
According to our model, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Flyers vs. Canadiens odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Flyers | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-218) | -1.5 (+180) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -135 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Flyers vs. Canadiens picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Canadiens -1.5 | +180 |
| Moneyline | Flyers | +115 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -118 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Flyers vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score a goal in Flyers vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Cole Caufield is most likely to score an anytime goal in Flyers vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Caufield a 39.8% chance of scoring a goal at Bell Centre, while the star is an 8.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Trevor Zegras | 29.6% |
| Travis Konecny | 28.8% |
| Matvei Michkov | 25.8% |
| Owen Tippett | 24.6% |
| Bobby Brink | 20.3% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 39.8% |
| Nick Suzuki | 31.3% |
| Ivan Demidov | 30.5% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 27.8% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 25.4% |
First goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 5.7% |
| Trevor Zegras | 5.5% |
| Matvei Michkov | 5.5% |
| Owen Tippett | 4.4% |
| Bobby Brink | 3.9% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 8.3% |
| Nick Suzuki | 6.1% |
| Ivan Demidov | 6.1% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 5.2% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.6% |
Flyers vs. Habs game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Canadiens and Flyers at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Flyers vs. Canadiens insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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