Panthers vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 31 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 31, 2023, 12:07AM | Published: Dec 30, 2023, 1:18PM
The Florida Panthers will square off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Sunday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Panthers vs Canadiens game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Panthers vs Canadiens
Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Florida-Montreal NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers a 67% chance of beating the Canadiens at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Panthers vs Canadiens: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Amerant Bank Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.41, Canadiens $3.30
- Line: Panthers -1.5 ($2.10), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.89)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.89, Under $2.06
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 Panthers at $1.41 and the Canadiens at $3.30.
The Panthers are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.10 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.89.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.89 and odds for the Under at $2.06.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Panthers vs Canadiens game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Panthers vs Canadiens: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Montreal at $3.30 with Betfair (2.3% edge)
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.89 with Betfair (54% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.06 with Betfair (51% probability)
Our Panthers vs Canadiens betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Panthers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Panthers vs Canadiens: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Florida vs Montreal on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live scores.
Panthers vs Canadiens: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs Canadiens? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Florida's Sam Reinhart is the most likely player to score the first goal in Panthers vs Canadiens.
Reinhart has a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star has a 37.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sam Reinhart: 7.5% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 7.3% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 7.1% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 6.8% probability
- Sam Bennett: 4.5% probability
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 4.6% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 4.4% probability
- Josh Anderson: 3.9% probability
- Sean Monahan: 3.4% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 2.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Carter Verhaeghe: 38.4% probability
- Sam Reinhart: 37.0% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 35.0% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 34.6% probability
- Eetu Luostarinen: 23.4% probability
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 26.8% probability
- Cole Caufield: 26.6% probability
- Josh Anderson: 23.0% probability
- Sean Monahan: 18.6% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 16.4% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Florida vs Montreal match-up at Amerant Bank Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Panthers vs Canadiens: Preview
The match-up between the Panthers and Canadiens at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Florida Panthers vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Sunday 31 December 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Florida vs Montreal predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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