Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - Nov 5, 2022

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Vegas Golden Knights square off with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.

Dimers' best betting picks for Golden Knights vs. Canadiens, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Golden Knights vs. Canadiens?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Golden Knights-Canadiens NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Golden Knights a 63% chance of beating the Canadiens.

More: Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Simulated 10K Times

Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Odds

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-140), Golden Knights -1.5 (+130)
• Moneyline: Canadiens +180, Golden Knights -200
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are +1.5 underdogs versus the Golden Knights, with -140 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Golden Knights (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +130.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +180. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at -200, where you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Golden Knights vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -140 via BetMGM (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +180 via PointsBet (1.6% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Golden Knights are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 1.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Prediction

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Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Player Props

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

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

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According to DimersBOT, Vegas' Jack Eichel is most likely to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Canadiens.

DimersBOT gives Eichel a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Golden Knights star is a 35.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 7.1% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 6.6% probability
• Mark Stone: 5.3% probability
• Reilly Smith: 4.9% probability
• Chandler Stephenson: 4.9% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.8% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.2% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 3.8% probability
• Josh Anderson: 3.4% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 3.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Vegas Golden Knights

• Jack Eichel: 35.8% probability
• Jonathan Marchessault: 33.2% probability
• Mark Stone: 29.3% probability
• Reilly Smith: 26.8% probability
• Chandler Stephenson: 26.7% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 34.5% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 27.8% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 21.1% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 20.2% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 19.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Golden Knights vs. Canadiens on Saturday November 5, 2022.

Golden Knights vs. Canadiens 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Saturday November 5, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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