Canadiens vs Kings Prediction and NHL Tips - 8 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 7, 2023, 2:21AM | Published: Dec 6, 2023, 10:21PM
The Montreal Canadiens square off with the favoured Los Angeles Kings in NHL action at Bell Centre on Friday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for Canadiens vs Kings, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Canadiens vs Kings
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Montreal-Los Angeles NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Kings a 65% chance of beating the Canadiens at Bell Centre.
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Canadiens vs Kings: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Bell Centre are shown below:
- Head to Head: Canadiens $2.90, Kings $1.44
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 ($1.77), Kings -1.5 ($2.10)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.83
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Canadiens at $2.90. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Kings at $1.44.
The Canadiens are listed as 1.5-goal underdogs against the Kings, with odds of $1.77 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the favourite Kings (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.10.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $1.83.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Canadiens vs Kings: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Montreal at $2.90 with bet365 (0.5% edge)
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.77 with PointsBet (57% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.83 with PointsBet (52% probability)
Our Canadiens vs Kings predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Kings 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-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Canadiens vs Kings: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Montreal vs Los Angeles on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Canadiens vs Kings: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs Kings? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Los Angeles' Adrian Kempe is the most likely player to score the first goal in Canadiens vs Kings.
Kempe has a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Kings star has a 35.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 5.5% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 4.5% probability
- Sean Monahan: 3.7% probability
- Josh Anderson: 3.6% probability
- Brendan Gallagher: 2.9% probability
Kings First Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 7.1% probability
- Trevor Moore: 5.5% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 5.4% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 5.0% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 5.0% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 29.1% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 24.7% probability
- Sean Monahan: 21.9% probability
- Josh Anderson: 18.0% probability
- Joel Armia: 16.5% probability
Kings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Adrian Kempe: 35.6% probability
- Trevor Moore: 30.1% probability
- Anze Kopitar: 27.8% probability
- Kevin Fiala: 26.9% probability
- Pierre-Luc Dubois: 26.2% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Montreal vs Los Angeles game at Bell Centre.
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Canadiens vs Kings: Preview
The match-up between the Canadiens and Kings at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs Los Angeles Kings
- Date: Friday 8 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Bell Centre
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Montreal vs Los Angeles are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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