How to Pick the Penguins vs. Canadiens Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 2
Published 4:50 pm Friday, November 1, 2024
Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your sights set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens features a slew of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this game.
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Penguins vs. Canadiens Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.1 goals)
- Pittsburgh and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) nine times this season.
- In Montreal’s 11 games this season, eight have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
- The total for this game (6) is 0.2 more than the combined scoring averages for the Penguins (2.92) and the Canadiens (2.91).
- The 8.2 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 2.2 more than the over/under for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Penguins Moneyline: -185
- The Penguins won all three games when they were it’s been a moneyline favorite this season.
- Pittsburgh has had moneyline odds set at -185 or shorter in only one game this season, and won.
- The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Penguins have a 64.9% chance to win.
Canadiens Moneyline: +154
- In Montreal’s 11 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has four wins.
- The Canadiens have won a single game with moneyline odds of +154 or longer (in five such games).
- Montreal’s implied probability to win is 39.4% based on its moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Pittsburgh 4, Montreal 3
Penguins Points Leaders
- A leading offensive player this season for Pittsburgh, Evgeni Malkin has put up 14 points.
- Sidney Crosby has three goals and nine assists for Pittsburgh to compile 12 total points (one per game).
- On 33 shots (for six goals) and two assists, Rickard Rakell has recorded eight points this season.
- In six games played this season, Joel Blomqvist (2-4-0) has given up 20 goals.
Canadiens Points Leaders
- Nicholas Suzuki is a top offensive contributor for his club with 13 points (1.2 per game). He has scored four goals and nine assists in 11 games (playing 19:50 per game).
- Montreal’s Cole Caufield has racked up 11 total points (one per game), with 10 goals and one assist.
- Michael Matheson has zero goals and nine assists, for a season point total of nine.
- Cayden Primeau has a 1-2-1 record this season, with an .861 save percentage (60th in the league). In 6 games, he has 149 saves, and has given up 24 goals (4.4 goals against average).
Penguins’ Schedule
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Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/26/2024 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Away | +175 |
10/29/2024 | Wild | L 5-3 | Home | -100 |
10/31/2024 | Ducks | W 2-1 | Home | -187 |
11/2/2024 | Canadiens | – | Home | -185 |
11/5/2024 | Islanders | – | Away | – |
11/7/2024 | Hurricanes | – | Away | – |
11/8/2024 | Capitals | – | Away | – |
Canadiens’ Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
10/27/2024 | Flyers | W 4-3 | Away | +146 |
10/29/2024 | Kraken | L 8-2 | Home | +148 |
10/31/2024 | Capitals | L 6-3 | Away | +187 |
11/2/2024 | Penguins | – | Away | +154 |
11/5/2024 | Flames | – | Home | – |
11/7/2024 | Devils | – | Away | – |
11/9/2024 | Maple Leafs | – | Away | – |
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Pittsburgh vs. Montreal Game Info
- Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
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