Islanders vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 12 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 2:21PM | Published: Apr 11, 2024, 11:33AM
The NY Islanders will sqaure off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at UBS Arena on Friday, commencing at 9:30am AEST.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Islanders vs Canadiens game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Islanders vs Canadiens
Using high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's NY Islanders-Montreal NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Islanders a 64% chance of winning against the Canadiens at UBS Arena.
More: Islanders vs Canadiens Match Centre
Islanders vs Canadiens: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at UBS Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Islanders $1.50, Canadiens $2.86
- Line: Islanders -1.5 ($2.25), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.71)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.76, Under $2.16
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 Islanders at $1.50 and the Canadiens at $2.86.
The Islanders are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.25 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.71.
The Over/Under for Islanders vs Canadiens sits at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.76 and odds for the Under at $2.16.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Over.
More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports
Islanders vs Canadiens: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Montreal at $2.86 with Betfair (1.4% edge)
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.71 with Betfair (60% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.16 with Betfair
These Islanders vs Canadiens best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.
While the Islanders have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.16) that are available from Betfair.
Islanders vs Canadiens: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of NY Islanders vs Montreal on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Islanders vs Canadiens: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Islanders vs Canadiens? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, NY's Brock Nelson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Islanders vs Canadiens.
Nelson has an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at UBS Arena, while the Islanders star has a 36.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Islanders First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brock Nelson: 8.0% probability
- Bo Horvat: 7.0% probability
- Kyle Palmieri: 6.8% probability
- Anders Lee: 5.1% probability
- Mathew Barzal: 4.4% probability
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 7.2% probability
- Cole Caufield: 5.5% probability
- Alex Newhook: 4.1% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 4.1% probability
- Joel Armia: 3.6% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Islanders Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Bo Horvat: 36.8% probability
- Brock Nelson: 36.7% probability
- Kyle Palmieri: 33.9% probability
- Anders Lee: 26.6% probability
- Mathew Barzal: 23.7% probability
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 33.3% probability
- Cole Caufield: 28.5% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 23.0% probability
- Alex Newhook: 22.7% probability
- Joel Armia: 19.3% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the NY Islanders vs Montreal match-up at UBS Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Islanders vs Canadiens: Preview
The match-up between the Islanders and Canadiens at UBS Arena is scheduled to start at 9:30am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: NY Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Friday 12 April 2024
- Time: 9:30am AEST
- Venue: UBS Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our NY Islanders vs Montreal predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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