Penguins vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 28 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 28, 2024, 12:16AM | Published: Jan 27, 2024, 1:17PM
The Pittsburgh Penguins will play the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at PPG Paints Arena on Sunday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Penguins vs Canadiens game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Penguins vs Canadiens
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Pittsburgh-Montreal NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Penguins a 65% chance of defeating the Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena.
More: Penguins vs Canadiens Match Centre
Penguins vs Canadiens: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at PPG Paints Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Penguins $1.48, Canadiens $2.96
- Line: Penguins -1.5 ($2.23), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.76)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.99, Under $1.92
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 $1.48 and the Canadiens at $2.96.
The Penguins are 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.23 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.76.
The Over/Under for Penguins vs Canadiens has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.99 and odds for the Under at $1.92.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of staying Under.
The best site to place a bet on the Penguins vs Canadiens game is Betfair, where you can wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Penguins vs Canadiens: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Montreal at $2.96 with Betfair (0.8% edge)
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.76 with Betfair (57% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (54% probability)
While the Penguins have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option due to the 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 Sunday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Penguins vs Canadiens: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Penguins vs Canadiens? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel is the most likely player to score the first goal in Penguins vs Canadiens.
Guentzel has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Penguins star has a 43.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jake Guentzel: 8.8% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 8.1% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 5.6% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 5.6% probability
- Bryan Rust: 5.2% probability
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 6.9% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 5.1% probability
- Sean Monahan: 4.5% probability
- Josh Anderson: 4.0% probability
- Joel Armia: 3.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Penguins Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jake Guentzel: 43.0% probability
- Sidney Crosby: 41.7% probability
- Rickard Rakell: 28.2% probability
- Evgeni Malkin: 28.2% probability
- Bryan Rust: 26.8% probability
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 33.9% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 27.2% probability
- Sean Monahan: 24.3% probability
- Josh Anderson: 23.5% probability
- Joel Armia: 19.9% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs Montreal game at PPG Paints Arena.
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Penguins vs Canadiens: Preview
The game between the Penguins and Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Sunday 28 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
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 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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