Penguins vs. Canadiens Player Props, Picks and Predictions – Wednesday, Dec. 13

We have your Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Pittsburgh Penguins hit the road to face the Montreal Canadiens.

The Pittsburgh Penguins (12-12-3) are set to face off against the Montreal Canadiens (12-13-3) in a clash of Eastern Conference rivals. With both teams looking to climb the standings, this matchup at the Bell Centre promises to be a tightly contested battle on the ice.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens Odds Info

Moneyline: Pittsburgh Penguins -150 (PointsBet) / Montreal Canadiens +130 (DraftKings)

Puck Line: +1.5 – Pittsburgh Penguins +160 (DraftKings) / Montreal Canadiens -190 (BetMGM)

Total: 6.0 – -105 (DraftKings) / -115 (DraftKings)

Game Info

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 13

Time: 07:00 PM

Location: Bell Centre – Montreal, QC

TV: ESPN+

Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Trends

• This season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have hit 9 overs and 18 unders.
• On the road this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have hit 4 overs and 10 unders.
• As the favorite this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have hit 7 overs and 10 unders.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends

• This season, the Montreal Canadiens have hit 12 overs and 16 unders.
• At home this season, the Montreal Canadiens have hit 8 overs and 8 unders.
• As the underdog this season, the Montreal Canadiens have hit 11 overs and 14 unders.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

Over the course of the last two seasons, the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins have faced off three times, with the Canadiens emerging victorious in all encounters. These matchups took place between October 2022 and March 2023. In terms of betting statistics, the Canadiens have consistently outperformed expectations, covering the spread in each of the three games. The over/under betting results have seen the total score exceed the projected line twice, indicating higher-scoring games, while only once did the combined score fall below the line. The Canadiens have demonstrated a strong performance at home, winning two of the three games on their own ice, while the Penguins have yet to secure a win against the Canadiens in this period. The betting odds have frequently favored the home team, as indicated by the negative spreads, with the Canadiens overcoming the odds as underdogs in the most recent game with a closing moneyline of +280.

The most recent clash between these two teams occurred on March 14, 2023, where the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins with a final score of 6-4. The game was characterized by a high offensive output from both sides, with a total of 10 goals scored and the Canadiens managing to secure the win despite being the underdogs with a closing moneyline of +280. The Canadiens took an early lead with a 4-2 score at the end of the first period and managed to maintain their advantage throughout the game. The Penguins, despite tying the game at 4-4 in the second period, could not contain the Canadiens’ offense in the third. The game concluded with the Canadiens outscoring the Penguins, ensuring their victory and also covering the spread as the visiting team. The total score of 10 comfortably surpassed the over/under line of 6.5, rewarding bettors who predicted a high-scoring affair.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens Predictions

The Pittsburgh Penguins head into the game with an even record, having recently snapped a losing streak with a win against the Arizona Coyotes. The Penguins will be relying on their star center Sidney Crosby, who leads the team with 15 goals, and left winger Jake Guentzel, who tops the points tally with 31. Despite their middle-of-the-pack offensive rankings, the Penguins have shown they can be dangerous when their key players click, especially on the power play.

On the other side, the Montreal Canadiens are looking to bounce back after a loss, sitting just below the Penguins in the conference standings. The Canadiens will lean on the young talent of Nick Suzuki, who leads the team in goals, assists, and points. Montreal’s defense has struggled this season, reflected in their negative scoring differential, but they’ve proven capable of pulling off upsets, especially at home in the Bell Centre.

This game could come down to key player matchups and special teams performance. The Penguins’ power play unit, reignited by Guentzel’s recent goal, will test the Canadiens’ penalty kill. Meanwhile, the Canadiens will hope for continued production from Suzuki and contributions from players like Cole Caufield and Sean Monahan to challenge the Penguins’ goaltending duo of Tristan Jarry and Alex Nedeljkovic. With both teams eager for a win to improve their playoff prospects, expect a competitive and engaging hockey game.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens Pick

The matchup between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens presents a compelling case for the under. Both teams have been trending towards lower-scoring games, with the Penguins hitting the under in 18 of their 27 games and the Canadiens in 16 of their 28 games this season. Additionally, the Penguins’ road games have leaned towards the under, with 10 of their 14 away games falling below the total line. The Canadiens, while at home, have an even split on the over/under, suggesting a tendency towards tighter, more defensively focused play in front of their home crowd.

Historically, the head-to-head encounters have seen a mix of outcomes, with two of the last three games exceeding the total line. However, the most recent game’s high-scoring affair seems more like an outlier than a trend. With both teams aware of the stakes and the Penguins’ recent power play improvements potentially offset by the Canadiens’ home ice advantage, a more cautious and strategic game is likely. Considering these factors, along with the goaltending prowess of both teams’ netminders, the under appears to be the more prudent pick for this Eastern Conference showdown.

The Pick: Under 6.0 -105 (DraftKings)

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Picks

Here are the players who have hit over their current prop line in at least 7 of their last 10 games.

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