Montreal Canadiens vs. Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Monday [12/18/2023]

The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens will lock horns in the NHL at Canada Life Centre on Monday, with puck drop at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Monday's Canadiens vs. Jets matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Monday's NHL matchup between the Canadiens and Jets 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Jets a 66% chance of beating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

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Canadiens vs. Jets Odds

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

Bet Type	Canadiens	Jets
Puck Line	+1.5 (-118)	-1.5 (+102)
Moneyline	+205	-245
Total	o6 (+102)	u6 (-120)

• The Jets are -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with +102 at FanDuel Sportsbook 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 -118.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Jets at -245, which means you can risk $245 to win $100 for a total payout of $345 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +205, where you can put down $100 to profit $205, earning a total payout of $305 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +102, while BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

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. Jets Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-118
Moneyline	Canadiens	+205
Total	Over 6	+102

While the Jets 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 sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+102) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Our best NHL bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Canadiens vs. Jets Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Jets this Monday.

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According to DimersBOT, Winnipeg's Nikolaj Ehlers is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Jets.

DimersBOT gives Ehlers a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Canada Life Centre, while the Jets star is a 43.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	5.7%
Nick Suzuki	4.8%
Josh Anderson	3.8%
Sean Monahan	3.4%
Mike Matheson	2.9%

Winnipeg Jets

Player	First Goal Probability
Nikolaj Ehlers	9.1%
Mark Scheifele	8.6%
Gabriel Vilardi	5.9%
Cole Perfetti	5.4%
Nino Niederreiter	4.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	29.0%
Nick Suzuki	27.3%
Sean Monahan	19.8%
Josh Anderson	18.8%
Mike Matheson	15.8%

Winnipeg Jets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nikolaj Ehlers	43.1%
Mark Scheifele	41.0%
Gabriel Vilardi	31.8%
Cole Perfetti	27.6%
Nino Niederreiter	26.2%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Canadiens vs. Jets on Monday December 18, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Jets Game Information

Monday's matchup between the Jets and Canadiens at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Winnipeg Jets
• Date: Monday December 18, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Canada Life Centre

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Conclusion

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