Canadiens vs Predators Prediction 4/6/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Predators prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 6th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 37-30-9 this year after they defeated Philadelphia by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Montreal trailed 1-0 going into the third period, but they scored the first three goals in the third and were able to get the win. The Canadiens outshot Philadelphia by a total of 26-23, won 47.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Gallagher, Suzuki, and Hutson, while Montembeault stopped 21 out of 23 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Canadiens defeated the Bruins by a score of 4-1 and the Panthers by a score of 3-2. Montreal has won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 81 points. Montreal has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.28 goals against per game, while also going 21.1% on the power play and 80.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 27 goals, 56 assists, and 161 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 35 goals, 30 assists, and 224 shots on goal. Jakub Dobes is 6-4-2 with a 3.02 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this season. 

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 27-41-8 this season after they lost to Dallas by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Nashville led 1-0 early in the second period, but they allowed the last five goals in the game for the loss. The Predators outshot Dallas by a total of 29-27, won 39.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville got their lone goal from Stamkos, while Annunen stopped 22 out of 27 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that win, the Predators lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 8-4 and the Flyers by a score of 2-1. Nashville has lost five games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 62 points. Nashville has scored 2.50 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 20.9% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 29 goals, 40 assists, and 267 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 19 goals, 30 assists, and 197 shots on goal. Juuse Saros is 18-29-6 with a 2.99 goals against average and an .895 save percentage this year. 

Why the Predators will beat the Canadiens 

• The favorites have won each of the Predators’ last five games.
• The Predators have covered the puck line in three of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Nine of the Predators’ last 10 night games against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Predators’ last five games at Bridgestone Arena against opponents on a winning streak.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

• Filip Forsberg has recorded at least one point in nine of the Predators’ last 10 games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances with the Predators as home favorites.
• Filip Forsberg has scored at least one goal in three of the Predators’ last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Canadiens vs Predators Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup continuing to battle in the wild card race in the East, which makes every point very important to them. The Canadiens are 16-18-4 on the road this year, while the Predators are 18-16-3 at home. Nashville has lost five games in a row and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of those five games. These two teams are very similar when looking at most of the metrics, but Nashville is very low scoring, as they are scoring just 2.50 goals per game this year. Montreal is the better team in this matchup, but they are on a back to back and I do not like their backup goalie situation. Take the Predators to win at home.