The contest between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens at 7:30 PM ET on Monday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Penguins vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Pittsburgh and its opponent posted more than 5 goals in 63 of 82 games last season.
• Montreal played 72 games last season that finished with over 5 goals.
• The two teams averaged 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.9 more than this one’s total.
• These two teams allowed 6.4 goals per game combined, 1.4 more than the over/under for this game.
• The Penguins were 18th in goals scored in the league, and the Canadiens were 26th.
• The Penguins were 13th in the league in goals conceded, and the Canadiens were 26th.

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Moneyline Pick

Penguins Moneyline: -124

• The Penguins put together a 24-24 record when favored on the moneyline last season.
• Pittsburgh went 20-18 when it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -124 or shorter.
• The Penguins have a 55.4% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline’s implied probability.

Canadiens Moneyline: +104

• The Canadiens secured an upset victory in 25, or 32.9%, of the 76 games they played as an underdog last season.
• Montreal was 20-48 as an underdog of +104 or longer on the moneyline last season.
• The Canadiens have a 49.0% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Montreal 4, Pittsburgh 2

Penguins Points Leaders (2023-24)

• One of Pittsburgh’s top offensive players last season was Sidney Crosby, who put up 94 points in 82 contests.
• Having scored 27 goals and adding 40 assists a year ago, Evgeni Malkin was an important piece of the offense for Pittsburgh over the course 82 games.
• Pittsburgh’s scoring effort last season was aided by Bryan Rust’s 67 points, including 28 assists.
• In the 51 games Tristan Jarry played a season ago, his save percentage was .903, 36th in the league.

Canadiens Points Leaders (2023-24)

• Nicholas Suzuki had 33 goals (0.4 per game) and 44 assists (0.5 per game) last season, averaging 2.3 shots per game and shooting 17.8%. That made him among the leaders for Montreal with 77 total points (0.9 per game).
• Montreal’s Cole Caufield racked up 65 total points (0.8 per game), with 28 goals and 37 assists.
• Michael Matheson had 11 goals and 51 assists, for a season point total of 62.
• Samuel Montembeault’s record was 16-15-9 last season, conceding 127 goals (3.1 goals against average) and having a .903 save percentage (36th in the league).

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Pittsburgh vs. Montreal Game Info

• Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Montréal, Quebec
• Venue: Bell Centre

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