Penguins vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 23 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 22, 2024, 2:21PM | Published: Feb 22, 2024, 1:32PM
The Pittsburgh Penguins will face the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Penguins vs Canadiens game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Penguins vs Canadiens
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Pittsburgh-Montreal NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Penguins a 65% chance of beating the Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Canadiens: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at PPG Paints Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Penguins $1.45, Canadiens $3.05
- Line: Penguins -1.5 ($2.13), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.78)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.06, Under $1.82
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 Penguins at $1.45 and the Canadiens at $3.05.
The Penguins are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.13 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.78.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.06 and odds for the Under at $1.82.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Penguins vs Canadiens game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Penguins vs Canadiens: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Montreal at $3.05 with Betfair (2.5% edge)
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.78 with Betfair (57% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.82 with Betfair (55% probability)
While the Penguins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
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Penguins vs Canadiens: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Pittsburgh vs Montreal on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Penguins vs Canadiens: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs Canadiens? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby is the most likely player to score the first goal in Penguins vs Canadiens.
Crosby has an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star has a 43.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 8.4% probability
- Bryan Rust: 6.9% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 6.1% probability
- Reilly Smith: 5.6% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 5.4% probability
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 6.9% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 5.7% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 5.0% probability
- Alex Newhook: 3.8% probability
- Josh Anderson: 3.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sidney Crosby: 43.7% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 33.0% probability
- Bryan Rust: 31.9% probability
- Reilly Smith: 30.7% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 27.0% probability
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 35.5% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 30.4% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 25.3% probability
- Alex Newhook: 22.6% probability
- Josh Anderson: 18.4% probability
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Pittsburgh vs Montreal game at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Canadiens: Preview
The match-up between the Penguins and Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Friday 23 February 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Pittsburgh vs Montreal predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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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