| MATCHUP | Montreal Canadiens | Florida Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-12-6 | 21-15-2 |
| Spread | +1.5 -218 | -1.5 180 |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-102) | Under 6.5 (-118) |
| Where | Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL | |
| When | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Lightning, beat the Bruins, and they play the Hurricanes next. The Canadiens have won 5 of their last 9 games.
The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring on 25 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 18 goals, Nick Suzuki has 31 assists and Juraj Slafkovsky has 78 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.29 goals per game and are killing 77.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 55 goals on 517 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 49 goals on 343 shots.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers beat the Capitals, lost to the Lightning, and they play the Rangers next. The Panthers have won 9 of their last 12 games.
The Florida Panthers are averaging 3.21 goals per game and are scoring on 18.3 percent of their power-play opportunities. Brad Marchand leads Florida with 22 goals, Sam Reinhart has 21 assists, and Sam Bennett has 97 shots on goal. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 3.16 goals per game and are killing 83.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed 74 goals on 659 shots faced, while Daniil Tarasov has given up 34 goals on 339 shots.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Canadiens have lost 10 of their last 11 night games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Panthers have won nine of their last 10 games against the Canadiens following a home win.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight Tuesday games.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in three of their last four home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in five of their last six road games when leading after the second period.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last five games between the Canadiens and Panthers.
- The Panthers have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a win.
- The Panthers have lost the first period in each of their last four home games following a win.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canadiens’ last seven games as road underdogs following a shootout loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 11 games as road underdogs following a shootout loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Panthers’ last six games as favorites against the Canadiens.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored the last goal in three of the Panthers’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents at Amerant Bank Arena.
- Brad Marchand has scored a goal in four of the Panthers’ last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Sam Reinhart has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers’ last five games against Eastern Conference opponents at Amerant Bank Arena.
- Brad Marchand has recorded 31 career blocks against the Canadiens – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Juraj Slafkovsky has scored the last goal in three of the Canadiens’ last four games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Juraj Slafkovsky has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games as road underdogs.
- Ivan Demidov has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens’ last three games.
- Jayden Struble has recorded 10 career blocks against the Panthers – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- The Florida Panthers rank 4th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.24).
- The Florida Panthers rank 6th in the league for shots against per game this season (26.6).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.29).
- The Montreal Canadiens have recorded the equal-most wins when tied or trailing after Period 2 this season (10).
Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers Prediction
You can make a case for the Canadiens, as they’ve won 5 straight games against the Panthers. This is also a look ahead spot for the Panthers with the Winter Classic on deck. However, the Panthers are playing their best hockey of the season right now and they’re not a team I’m excited to step in front of when in this form. The Habs have been great on the road this season and find ways to steal points time and time again. Still, we’re getting one of the best teams in the league at home and a cheap price. I’m siding with the Panthers.