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Ducks vs. Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: December 9, 2024 8:01 AM EST • 2 min 25 sec read.

Montreal Canadiens right wingrt Cole Caufield shoots a puck during warm-up as we offer our Ducks vs. Canadiens prediction.
Montreal Canadiens right wingrt Cole Caufield shoots a puck during warm-up. Photo by David Kirouac via Imagn Images

The Anaheim Ducks embark on a four-game eastern road trip after playing six of seven on home ice over the last two weeks. First up is a tilt with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre on Monday (7:30 p.m. ET, Prime Video). 

It will be interesting to see how the Ducks acquit themselves on the road after so much home cooking. They are 5-3-2 on their travels, winning three in a row. Meanwhile, the Canadiens have won two of the last three at home. 

Neither team will be mistaken for being a Stanley Cup odds front-runner, but both have improved significantly defensively recently, and our Ducks vs. Canadiens prediction expects a low-scoring, nip-and-tuck encounter.

Today's Ducks vs. Canadiens prediction

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My best pick: Under 6.5 goals ⭐⭐⭐

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Montreal has the second-worst defensive record, allowing 3.59 goals per contest. However, Martin St. Louis' squad is much better defensively at Bell Centre, where they have the 14th-ranked unit. Allowing 3.07 goals per game at home, Montreal gets more from having the last change than most teams. 

Seven of their last eight home tilts had six or fewer goals, averaging 4.9.

Ducks' watertight road defense

Anaheim is the opposite of Montreal, saving its best for hostile environments. The Ducks have the 18th-ranked defense overall but the third-best on the road, conceding only 2.40 goals per contest. 

Four of their last five road games had six or fewer goals, with Anaheim conceding two or fewer in each. And Lukas Dostal, who has the second-highest goals saved above expected (13.9), should get the nod between the pipes. 

These are important points for teams that are tied with 23 points. It's a game both teams will feel they can win, which should lead to a tight-checking affair that defensive aficionados will thoroughly enjoy.

It's a three-star play due to the expensive -150 price, and a winning $10 bet will profit $6.67. 

Ducks vs. Canadiens player prop pick

NHL picks made Monday; odds subject to change.

Cole Caufield prop pick: Over 3.5 shots ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Best odds: +110 via Betway | Implied probability: 47.62%

The Ducks might be one of the most watertight defensive units on the road, but they allow a ton of shots. Anaheim concedes 36.2 shots per game away from the Honda Center, the NHL's most. Their defense isn't much better at preventing shots at home, conceding the third-most (31.3). 

Caufield has at least four shots in four of his last six games, including his last two, and should be able to capitalize. His last six encounters have been the most productive of his season in terms of shot production, so this matchup sets up perfectly for the 23-year-old. 

A winning $10 bet will profit $11. 

Ducks vs. Canadiens live odds & info

  • When: Monday, Dec. 9
  • Puck drop: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Where: Bell Centre (Montreal, Que.)
  • How to watch: Prime Video
  • Favorite: Canadiens (-150 via Betway)

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.