Canadiens vs Bruins Prediction and NHL Tips - 15 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 14, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Mar 13, 2024, 7:32PM
The Montreal Canadiens will sqaure off with the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Bell Centre on Friday, beginning at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Canadiens vs Bruins game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Canadiens vs Bruins
Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Montreal-Boston NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Bruins a 66% chance of defeating the Canadiens at Bell Centre.
More: Canadiens vs Bruins Simulated 10K Times
Canadiens vs Bruins: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Bell Centre are listed below:
- Head to Head: Canadiens $2.94, Bruins $1.50
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 ($1.76), Bruins -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.78, Under $2.20
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Canadiens at $2.94 and the Bruins at $1.50.
The Canadiens are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Bruins, with odds of $1.76 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Bruins (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.25.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.78 and odds for the Under at $2.20.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going Over.
More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports
Canadiens vs Bruins: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Montreal at $2.94 with Betfair (0.3% edge)
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.76 with Betfair (57% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.20 with Betfair (0.6% edge)
Our Canadiens vs Bruins best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Bruins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.20) that are available from Betfair.
Canadiens vs Bruins: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Montreal vs Boston on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Canadiens vs Bruins: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs Bruins? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Boston's David Pastrnak is the most likely player to score the first goal in Canadiens vs Bruins.
Pastrnak has an 11.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Bruins star has a 48.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 6.4% probability
- Cole Caufield: 5.7% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 4.7% probability
- Alex Newhook: 3.9% probability
- Josh Anderson: 3.1% probability
Bruins First Goal Scorer Tips
- David Pastrnak: 11.2% probability
- Brad Marchand: 5.3% probability
- Jake DeBrusk: 5.3% probability
- Pavel Zacha: 5.1% probability
- Morgan Geekie: 4.6% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 30.9% probability
- Cole Caufield: 29.2% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 24.0% probability
- Alex Newhook: 20.7% probability
- Josh Anderson: 17.5% probability
Bruins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- David Pastrnak: 48.9% probability
- Jake DeBrusk: 29.7% probability
- Pavel Zacha: 27.7% probability
- Brad Marchand: 27.6% probability
- Morgan Geekie: 24.4% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Montreal vs Boston match-up at Bell Centre.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Canadiens vs Bruins: Preview
The match-up between the Canadiens and Bruins at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Friday 15 March 2024
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Bell Centre
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Montreal vs Boston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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