Canadiens vs. Ducks Prediction and Odds - Mar 3, 2023

The Anaheim Ducks take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Honda Center on Friday, beginning at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Canadiens vs. Ducks, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Ducks?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Canadiens-Ducks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Ducks a 51% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Ducks Game Odds

• Puck Line: Ducks -1.5 (+200), Canadiens +1.5 (-230)
• Moneyline: Ducks -120, Canadiens +100
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-115/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Ducks are currently -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with +200 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -230.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Ducks at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Ducks

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -230 via DraftKings Sportsbook (69% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +100 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Ducks are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

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Canadiens vs. Ducks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Ducks? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Ducks.

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According to DimersBOT, Montreal's Rafael Harvey-Pinard is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Ducks.

DimersBOT gives Harvey-Pinard a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Honda Center, while the Canadiens star is a 37.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 7.9% probability
• Josh Anderson: 6.6% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.8% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.6% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 3.9% probability

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 7.8% probability
• Troy Terry: 6.0% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 5.1% probability
• Mason McTavish: 4.8% probability
• Ryan Strome: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 37.2% probability
• Josh Anderson: 30.2% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 28.1% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 22.4% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 20.8% probability

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 37.4% probability
• Troy Terry: 30.9% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 29.0% probability
• Mason McTavish: 26.5% probability
• Ryan Strome: 22.0% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Canadiens vs. Ducks on Friday March 3, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Ducks 2023 Game Info

Friday's action between the Ducks and Canadiens at Honda Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Anaheim Ducks
• Date: Friday March 3, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Honda Center

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