Oilers vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 20 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 20, 2024, 12:58AM | Published: Mar 18, 2024, 7:09PM
The Edmonton Oilers will play the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Rogers Place on Wednesday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Oilers vs Canadiens game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Oilers vs Canadiens
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Edmonton-Montreal NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 73% chance of defeating the Canadiens at Rogers Place.
More: Oilers vs Canadiens Match Centre
Oilers vs Canadiens: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Rogers Place are listed here:
- Head to Head: Oilers $1.27, Canadiens $4.50
- Line: Oilers -1.5 ($1.72), Canadiens +1.5 ($2.31)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.98, Under $1.94
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 Oilers at $1.27 and the Canadiens at $4.50.
The Oilers are 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $1.72 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.31.
The Over/Under for Oilers vs Canadiens sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.94.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Oilers (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Oilers vs Canadiens: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Montreal at $4.50 with Betfair (4.5% edge) 🔥
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $2.31 with Betfair (4.9% edge) 🔥
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (51% probability)
Any time you see a 🔥, you know you've found one of Stats Insider's best tips for today across any sport.
These Oilers vs Canadiens predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice every time.
And while the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the 4.5% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Although the Oilers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Canadiens +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Oilers vs Canadiens: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Edmonton vs Montreal on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Oilers vs Canadiens: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs Canadiens? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is the most likely player to score the first goal in Oilers vs Canadiens.
Draisaitl has an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star has a 44.7% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Leon Draisaitl: 8.9% probability
- Connor McDavid: 8.6% probability
- Zach Hyman: 7.8% probability
- Evander Kane: 4.6% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.2% probability
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 6.1% probability
- Cole Caufield: 5.6% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 3.5% probability
- Alex Newhook: 3.5% probability
- Josh Anderson: 3.0% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 45.7% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 44.7% probability
- Zach Hyman: 40.7% probability
- Evander Kane: 28.3% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 26.3% probability
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 35.2% probability
- Cole Caufield: 30.2% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 23.2% probability
- Alex Newhook: 20.6% probability
- Josh Anderson: 18.4% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Edmonton vs Montreal game at Rogers Place.
As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Oilers vs Canadiens: Preview
The match-up between the Oilers and Canadiens at Rogers Place is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Wednesday 20 March 2024
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Rogers Place
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Edmonton vs Montreal predictions are the result of 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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