Predators vs Canadiens Prediction 10/16/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Predators vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 16th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 2-1-1 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 7-4 in their last game. Nashville tied the game at two in the second period, but they allowed five of the last seven goals for the high scoring loss. The Predators out shot Toronto by a total of 30-28, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Nashville also recorded 18 hits and 11 blocked shots in the loss. The Predators got goals from Haula, McCarron, Josi, and Perbix, while Smith led the way with five hits in the game. Nashville started Annunen, who stopped 21 out of 26 shots, which was an .808 save percentage. 

Nashville also has wins over Columbus and Ottawa, but did lose to Utah in their second game. The Predators have scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 5.9% on the power play and 91.7% on the penalty kill this season. Erik Haula and Jonathan Marchessault have led Nashville with four points each, while Josi and Forsberg have two points. The projected starting goalie for Nashville is Juuse Saros, who is 2-0-1 with a 1.64 goals against average and a .947 save percentage this year. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 3-1-0 this season after they defeated Seattle in overtime by a score of 5-4 in their last game. Montreal tied the game at four late in the third period and picked up the win in overtime. The Canadiens tied Seattle with 22 shots in the game, won 56.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Montreal also recorded 25 hits and 23 blocked shots in the win. The Canadiens got goals from Caufield (2), Dach, Demidov, and Newhook, while Slafkovsky led the team with six hits. Montreal started Montembeault, who stopped 18 out of 22 shots, which was an .818 save percentage. 

Montreal lost to Toronto by a score of 5-2 to start the season, but won the next two games against the Red Wings and Blackhawks. The Canadiens have scored 3.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 17.6% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with six assists, while Cole Caufield has added three goals and two assists this year. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 2-1-0 with a 2.98 goals against average and an .870 save percentage this season. 

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

The Canadiens have won each of their last eight games as home favorites following a win.
The Predators have lost eight of their last 10 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last seven night games following an overtime win.
The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Bell Centre.
The Predators have lost the third period in six of their last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents when tied after the second period.

Why the Nashville Predators will win

The underdogs have won three of the last four games between the Predators and Canadiens at Bell Centre.
The Canadiens have lost six of their last seven home games against Central Division opponents.
The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the last five games between the Predators and Canadiens.
The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against Central Division opponents.
The Canadiens have lost the second period in each of their last four games at Bell Centre when leading after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

Each of the Canadiens’ last six night games against the Predators following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Thirteen of the Predators’ last 16 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last eight games following an overtime win.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Predators’ last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

Joe Veleno has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances in night games at Bell Centre.
Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games as home favorites.
Cole Caufield has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last six games at Bell Centre.

Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts

Steven Stamkos has scored a goal in each of his last three appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Canadiens.
Steven Stamkos has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances at Bell Centre.
Steven Stamkos has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight appearances against the Canadiens.

Predators vs Canadiens Prediction 

Montreal comes into this contest looking for their fourth straight win and they have scored 13 goals in their last three. The Canadiens are 1-0-0 at home this year, while the Predators are 1-1-0 on the road. Nashville has dropped two of their last three and just gave up seven goals to Toronto. Despite that poor showing in Toronto, the Predators have been a solid defensive team this year and have gone under 5.5 in three of their four games. Take the under in this matchup.