Prediction NHL Picks 3/5/24
The Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators face off on Tuesday in an NHL showdown at Bridgestone Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Canadiens vs Predators prediction.
Canadiens Have Lost Two Games in a Row
The Canadiens have lost two games in a row and the defense has been an issue heading into this game. In the last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Canadiens scored three goals and they ended up losing by a shot. The Canadiens are averaging 2.77 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.49 goals per game. Nick Suzuki has scored 24 goals and added 35 assists so far this season.
Can Predators Keep the Winning Streak Alive?
The Predators are on fire, and the defense has been lights out heading into this game. Over the last three games, the Predators have given up only three goals total, and they are going to need the defense to be good again. Nashville is averaging 3.17 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league, while the defense is ranked 17th. Filip Forsberg has scored 29 goals and added 33 assists so far this season. The Predators will meet the Sabres and Blue Jackets after this one.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Gustav Nyquist has scored the last goal in three of the Predators' last four games as favorites.
- Filip Forsberg has scored a goal in four of the Predators' last five games as favorites.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators' last seven games as home favorites.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators' last 13 games as favorites.
- Colton Sissons has scored two goals against the Canadiens this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in six of the Canadiens' last seven games against Central Division opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in six of the Canadiens' last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens' last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- Cole Caufield ranks 1st in the league for shootout goals (5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 26th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (76.17%).
- The Nashville Predators rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (4).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (74.16%).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 27th in the league for goals per game this season (2.77).
Canadiens vs Predators Betting Prediction
Nashville has been playing some impressive heading into this game with the defense, and they are going to have the defense to step up here. The Predators gave up only one goal in the last game and they are going to step up again in this game. Look for the Canadiens to only score one goal or less and the Predators are going to get the job done. Back the Predators on the puck line.
