Coyotes vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - Oct 20, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Arizona Coyotes take on the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

Dimers' top betting picks for Coyotes vs. Canadiens, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Coyotes vs. Canadiens?

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Coyotes-Canadiens NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Canadiens a 59% chance of beating the Coyotes.

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Coyotes vs. Canadiens Odds

• Puck Line: Canadiens -1.5 (+142), Coyotes +1.5 (-160)
• Moneyline: Canadiens -175, Coyotes +150
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+112/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Coyotes, with +142 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Coyotes (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -160.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Coyotes at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +112, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Coyotes (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Coyotes vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Coyotes +1.5 @ -160 via BetMGM (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Coyotes @ +150 via BetMGM (1.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Canadiens are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Coyotes moneyline is the best option due to the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Coyotes vs. Canadiens Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Coyotes-Canadiens matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Coyotes vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Coyotes vs. Canadiens? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Coyotes and Canadiens.

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According to DimersBOT, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Coyotes vs. Canadiens.

DimersBOT gives Caufield an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Canadiens star is a 39.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Arizona Coyotes

• Clayton Keller: 6.5% probability
• Nick Ritchie: 5.2% probability
• Lawson Crouse: 4.3% probability
• Travis Boyd: 4.2% probability
• Shayne Gostisbehere: 3.6% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 8.1% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.6% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 5.3% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.7% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Arizona Coyotes

• Clayton Keller: 32.9% probability
• Nick Ritchie: 27.3% probability
• Lawson Crouse: 23.4% probability
• Shayne Gostisbehere: 22.0% probability
• Travis Boyd: 21.6% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 39.2% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 28.7% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 25.4% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 23.6% probability
• Josh Anderson: 23.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Coyotes vs. Canadiens on Thursday October 20, 2022.

Coyotes vs. Canadiens 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Canadiens and Coyotes at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Arizona Coyotes vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Thursday October 20, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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