The Nashville Predators will play against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The game will take place at the Bell Centre. Fans can watch it on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM.

Predators vs. Canadiens Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Nashville Predators +135. The Predators have shown strong performance on the road with a recent win against the Ottawa Senators. Their away record suggests they can pull off a win against the Canadiens.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.0 (-101). Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games recently, with the Canadiens scoring 5 goals in their last game. This trend indicates a potential for a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Montreal Canadiens have a home record of 1-1 this season.
• The Nashville Predators have an away record of 1-1 this season.
• Montreal Canadiens’ head coach is Martin St. Louis.
• Nashville Predators’ head coach is Andrew Brunette.
• The game will be played at the Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+.

Predators vs Canadiens Preview

The Nashville Predators are set to take on the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The game will be on Thursday, October 16, 2025, and starts at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Predators have a record of 2-1-1, while the Canadiens stand at 3-1-0. Both teams will be eager to add another win to their early-season records. This game marks the beginning of the NHL Regular Season, and both teams will aim to make a strong start.

Montreal Canadiens: Key Players to Watch

Nick Suzuki is a central figure for the Montreal Canadiens. In the first four games, he has provided six assists. His contributions are crucial for the team’s playmaking. Cole Caufield has been active on the right wing. He has scored three goals and assisted on two others in four games. His six hits show his engagement on the ice. Sam Montembeault is leading the charge in goal. He has played in three games, securing two wins. With 60 saves and only nine goals against, his performance is solid.

Nashville Predators: Key Players and Goalie Insights

Jonathan Marchessault plays an important role for the Nashville Predators. In four games, he has scored two goals and assisted on two others. His ten hits show his active presence on the ice. Erik Haula has also been effective for the Predators. He has scored two goals and added two assists in four games. His eight hits and two blocks add to his contributions. Juuse Saros leads the Predators in goal. He has played in three games, earning two wins with 89 saves. Saros has allowed only five goals, showing his strong performance.

Final Betting Pick

The Nashville Predators have shown strength on the road with a recent win against the Ottawa Senators. Their away record this season is solid, and they have key players like Jonathan Marchessault and Erik Haula contributing well. These factors make them a good pick for the money line at +135.

For the over/under prediction, both teams have been part of high-scoring games. The Montreal Canadiens scored 5 goals in their last home game against the Seattle Kraken. With both teams having strong offensive performances recently, betting on over 6.0 at -101 seems reasonable for this game.

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