Canadiens vs Oilers Prediction and NHL Tips - 14 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 14, 2024, 12:15AM | Published: Jan 12, 2024, 10:22PM
The Montreal Canadiens will play the favoured Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at Bell Centre on Sunday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Canadiens vs Oilers game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Canadiens vs Oilers
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Montreal-Edmonton NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 66% chance of defeating the Canadiens at Bell Centre.
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Canadiens vs Oilers: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Bell Centre are shown here:
- Head to Head: Canadiens $3.25, Oilers $1.43
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 ($1.90), Oilers -1.5 ($2.04)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.84, Under $2.14
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 $3.25 and the Oilers at $1.43.
The Canadiens are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Oilers, with odds of $1.90 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Oilers (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.04.
The Over/Under for Canadiens vs Oilers is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.84 and odds for the Under at $2.14.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going Over.
The best site to place a bet on the Canadiens vs Oilers game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Canadiens vs Oilers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Montreal at $3.25 with Betfair (3.4% edge)
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.90 with Betfair (55% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.14 with Betfair (0.9% edge)
Today's Canadiens vs Oilers predictions are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our preferred option because of the 3.4% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.14) that are available from Betfair.
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Canadiens vs Oilers: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Montreal vs Edmonton on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Canadiens vs Oilers: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs Oilers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Canadiens vs Oilers.
McDavid has a 9.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Oilers star has a 46.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 6.5% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 5.8% probability
- Sean Monahan: 3.9% probability
- Joel Armia: 3.4% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 3.3% probability
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 9.5% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 8.9% probability
- Zach Hyman: 6.9% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.9% probability
- Evander Kane: 4.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 36.1% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 32.4% probability
- Sean Monahan: 24.7% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 19.2% probability
- Joel Armia: 18.7% probability
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 46.7% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 42.2% probability
- Zach Hyman: 37.9% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 28.9% probability
- Evander Kane: 27.7% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Montreal vs Edmonton game at Bell Centre.
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Canadiens vs Oilers: Preview
The match-up between the Canadiens and Oilers at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Sunday 14 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Bell Centre
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Montreal vs Edmonton predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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