Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 4/16/25 NHL Picks

Montreal Canadiens (39-31-11) vs Carolina Hurricanes (47-28-5)

Game Info: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Bell Centre)

Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens -115 / Carolina Hurricanes -105 --- Over/Under: 5.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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In this article, we will formulate a Hurricanes vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, April 16, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes (47-28-5, 37-43 ATS) returned home from a four-game road trip on which they suffered defeats to the Red Wings, Bruins, Sabres, and Capitals. The Canes avoided their fifth consecutive loss with a win over the Capitals, but then lost the next one to the Maple Leafs. The run of weak results shouldn't bother Carolina much, as the Hurricanes already secured the 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division and will meet the Devils in the first round of the playoffs.

The Hurricanes average 3.24 goals per game this year (8th), while they allow 2.74 GPG (8th). Sebastian Aho leads the team with 74 points (29 G and 45 A). Seth Jarvis contributes 67 points (32 G and 35 A), while Andrei Svechnikov has 46 points (19 G and 27 A).

Pyotr Kochetkov (27-15-3) will likely take his place in the cage for the Hurricanes on Wednesday against the Canadiens. The 25-year-old is allowing 2.59 goals per game this year with a .898 SV% and two shutouts.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens (39-31-11, 46-35 ATS) were in excellent form with six consecutive wins, but then lost three in a row, and their playoff place is in jeopardy now. After losing to the Senators, Maple Leafs, and Blackhawks, the Canadiens now must get at least a point from this game to clinch the WC2 spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Canadiens score 2.95 goals per game on average (17th), while they concede 3.20 GPG (23rd). This season, Nick Suzuki leads the team with 87 points (29 G and 58 A). Cole Caufield has 69 points (37 G and 32 A), while Lane Hutson chips in with 65 points (6 G and 59 A).

Sam Montembeault (30-24-7) is expected to start for the Canadiens at the goal on Wednesday against the Hurricanes. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.83 goals per game this year with a .901 SV% and four shutouts.

Total Goals Facts

  • Eight of the Canadiens' last nine games after coming off a shootout have gone OVER the total goals line.
  • Each of the Hurricanes' last five games as road underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
  • The 'Over 2.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in four of the Canadiens' last five night games following a shootout loss.
  • The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 2' market has hit in each of the Hurricanes' last seven games as road underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Montreal Canadiens are one of only four teams to lose a game when leading by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
  • The Montreal Canadiens rank T5th in the league in short-handed goals this season (9).
  • The Carolina Hurricanes are one of seven teams to rank in the top 10 for both goals scored and goals conceded per game this season.
  • The Carolina Hurricanes rank 8th in the league for goals per game this season (3.24).

Hurricanes vs Canadiens Prediction

The Hurricanes won nine of the previous ten H2H encounters. The series is tied at 1-1 this season; the Habs won 4-0 in Montreal, while the Canes won 4-1 in Carolina. The Hurricanes will enter this game without motivation, unlike the Canadiens, but the recent H2H history is completely on Carolina's side, so I will avoid betting on the hosts. Seven of the last ten H2H duels went Under, which was the case in seven of Montreal's previous ten games. I am going with another Under here.

Oliver’s Pick Under 6

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