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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