Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction NHL Picks 12/5/24

In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, December 5th, at Centre Bell.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Predators’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Canadiens’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montreal

-Recent betting trends in games played between Nashville and Montreal

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Predators and Canadiens. 

Canadiens Coming off Overtime Win

The Canadiens in the last game faced off against the New York Islanders in the last game and they were able to secure a 2-1 victory. Nick Suzuki had a strong game scoring a goal and adding an assist. Sam Montembault had quite the game saving 30 of the 31 shots that he faced. They won, but the offense needs to be better. Montreal on the season is averaging 2.8 goals while their defense is giving up 3.72 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 30th. 

Predators on Tired Legs

The Predators are going to be on tired legs after a tough game on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Saturday, the Predators faced off against the Minnesota Wild and they ended up losing 3-2 in overtime. Juuse Saros was in goal and he saved 25 of the 28 shots that he faced. The Predators are averaging 2.3 goals while their defense is giving up 3.16 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 22nd. Roman Josi has been the top player scoring seven goals and adding 12 assists. The Predators will meet the Senators after this game.

Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction

Both of these offenses have been a problem all season and that is going to be the difference again here. Nashville on the season is averaging 2.32 goals and they are going to struggle to even get to the two goals here. The  Canadiens offense isn’t going to be any better and this game is going to be lower scoring. Back the under to cash here with ease. This is one of the top plays of the day. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Under