Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Wednesday [12/13/2023]

The Montreal Canadiens will face the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Bell Centre on Wednesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Wednesday's Penguins vs. Canadiens game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Penguins-Canadiens NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for tonight.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 57% chance of winning against the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Penguins vs. Canadiens Odds

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

Bet Type	Penguins	Canadiens
Puck Line	-1.5 (+155)	+1.5 (-170)
Moneyline	-155	+140
Total	o6.5 (-105)	u6.5 (-110)

• The Canadiens are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Penguins, with -170 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Penguins (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +155.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +140, which means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, check out all the online sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Penguins vs. Canadiens 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
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-170
Moneyline	Canadiens	+140
Total	Under 6.5	-110

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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Penguins vs. Canadiens Player Props

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

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

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According to DimersBOT, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Canadiens.

DimersBOT gives Guentzel a 9.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Penguins star is a 44.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	9.8%
Sidney Crosby	9.4%
Evgeni Malkin	6.8%
Reilly Smith	5.3%
Erik Karlsson	5.0%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.1%
Nick Suzuki	5.4%
Sean Monahan	4.1%
Josh Anderson	3.9%
Mike Matheson	3.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jake Guentzel	44.5%
Sidney Crosby	42.5%
Evgeni Malkin	32.5%
Reilly Smith	28.1%
Erik Karlsson	25.9%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	30.8%
Nick Suzuki	29.3%
Sean Monahan	22.1%
Josh Anderson	20.2%
Mike Matheson	17.0%
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before Penguins vs. Canadiens on Wednesday December 13, 2023.

Penguins vs. Canadiens Game Information

Wednesday's game between the Canadiens and Penguins at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Wednesday December 13, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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Conclusion

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