Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/28/2023]

The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at PNC Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Canadiens vs. Hurricanes matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Who Will Win

We have used powerful machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Hurricanes 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model gives the Hurricanes a 68% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals also has a 54% chance of going under.

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Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Canadiens	Hurricanes
Moneyline	+220	-258
Total	o6.5 (-105)	u6.5 (-115)

• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -258, which means you can risk $258 to win $100 for a total payout of $358 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +220, where you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Moneyline	Canadiens	+220
Total	Under 6.5	-115

While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Hurricanes?

According to our model, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Hurricanes.

Our projections give Aho an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 41.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	5.8%
Nick Suzuki	5.5%
Josh Anderson	3.7%
Sean Monahan	3.2%
Juraj Slafkovsky	3.2%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	First Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	8.6%
Seth Jarvis	5.5%
Andrei Svechnikov	5.2%
Martin Necas	5.2%
Teuvo Teravainen	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nick Suzuki	29.5%
Cole Caufield	29.3%
Josh Anderson	22.8%
Sean Monahan	18.7%
Juraj Slafkovsky	18.1%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	41.5%
Andrei Svechnikov	29.8%
Martin Necas	28.2%
Seth Jarvis	27.9%
Teuvo Teravainen	23.9%
Remember, our model updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before the Canadiens vs. Hurricanes on Thursday December 28, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Game Information

Thursday's game between the Hurricanes and Canadiens at PNC Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Thursday December 28, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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Conclusion

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