Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/30/2023]

The Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens will meet in the NHL at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

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

Canadiens vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Canadiens and Panthers 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers a 67% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

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Canadiens vs. Panthers Odds

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

Bet Type	Canadiens	Panthers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-110)	-1.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+210	-250
Total	o6.5 (-122)	u6.5 (+105)

• The Panthers are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -250. That means you can risk $250 to win $100 for a total payout of $350 if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +210, where you can bet $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -122, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

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

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

Canadiens vs. Panthers Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-110
Moneyline	Canadiens	+210
Total	Under 6.5	+105

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

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Canadiens vs. Panthers Player Props

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

According to our model, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Panthers.

Our projections give Reinhart a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 37.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	4.6%
Nick Suzuki	4.4%
Josh Anderson	3.9%
Sean Monahan	3.4%
Juraj Slafkovsky	2.8%

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart	7.5%
Carter Verhaeghe	7.3%
Matthew Tkachuk	7.1%
Aleksander Barkov	6.8%
Sam Bennett	4.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nick Suzuki	26.8%
Cole Caufield	26.6%
Josh Anderson	23.0%
Sean Monahan	18.6%
Juraj Slafkovsky	16.4%

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	38.4%
Sam Reinhart	37.0%
Matthew Tkachuk	35.0%
Aleksander Barkov	34.6%
Eetu Luostarinen	23.4%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Canadiens vs. Panthers on Saturday December 30, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Panthers Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Panthers and Canadiens at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Saturday December 30, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

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Conclusion

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