NY Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Saturday [12/16/2023]

The Montreal Canadiens will square off with the NY Islanders in NHL action at Bell Centre on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Islanders-Canadiens NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for tonight.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model gives the Islanders a 55% chance of getting the W against the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Islanders vs. Canadiens Odds

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

Bet Type	Islanders	Canadiens
Puck Line	-1.5 (+200)	+1.5 (-225)
Moneyline	-120	+105
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+100)

• The Canadiens are +1.5 underdogs against the Islanders, with -225 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Islanders (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +200.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +105, which means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

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

Islanders vs. Canadiens Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Islanders -1.5	+200
Moneyline	Islanders	-120
Total	Under 6	+100

Even though the Canadiens are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Islanders -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Islanders vs. Canadiens Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, NY's Bo Horvat is most likely to score the first goal in Islanders vs. Canadiens.

DimersBOT gives Horvat a 6.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Islanders star is a 33.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Islanders

Player	First Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	6.8%
Brock Nelson	6.0%
Anders Lee	5.0%
Kyle Palmieri	4.4%
Pierre Engvall	3.7%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.2%
Nick Suzuki	6.0%
Sean Monahan	4.9%
Josh Anderson	3.8%
Mike Matheson	3.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

NY Islanders

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Bo Horvat	33.0%
Brock Nelson	32.4%
Anders Lee	25.4%
Kyle Palmieri	23.4%
Mathew Barzal	20.3%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	29.7%
Nick Suzuki	29.5%
Sean Monahan	24.4%
Josh Anderson	21.3%
Mike Matheson	16.4%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Islanders vs. Canadiens on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Islanders vs. Canadiens Game Information

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

• Who: NY Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Saturday's Islanders vs. Canadiens game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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