Predators vs. Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Predators vs. Canadiens in the NHL on Thursday, October 8, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and game total.
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Predators
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Canadiens
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Pre-Game Probabilities Last Update:

Moneyline

Moneyline
Win %
  • Predators
    39.4%
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  • Canadiens
    60.6%
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Player Props
Predators
Probability
  • Steven Stamkos
    36.1%
  • Filip Forsberg
    35.2%
  • Ryan O'Reilly
    24.0%
  • Matthew Wood
  • Mavrik Bourque
Canadiens
Probability
  • Cole Caufield
    47.5%
  • Nick Suzuki
    33.8%
  • Juraj Slafkovsky
    29.9%
  • Chris Kreider
  • Alex Newhook

Predators vs. Canadiens prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Thursday

  • Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
  • Puck drop: 7:00PM ET
  • Venue: Bell Centre

Current betting odds

  • Puck line: Predators (+1.5, -160), Canadiens (-1.5, +143)
  • Moneyline: Predators +154, Canadiens -169
  • Total (Over/Under): 6 goals (-119/+100)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Predators: 39.4%
  • Canadiens: 60.6%

Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.

It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.