Senators vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 19 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 19, 2024, 12:11AM | Published: Jan 18, 2024, 1:03PM

The Ottawa Senators will take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Canadian Tire Centre on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Senators vs Canadiens game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Senators vs Canadiens

Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Ottawa-Montreal NHL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Senators a 62% chance of winning against the Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre.

More: Senators vs Canadiens Match Centre

Senators vs Canadiens: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre are shown below:

Head to Head: Senators $1.57, Canadiens $2.70
Line: Senators -1.5 ($2.38), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.70)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.74, Under $2.28

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 Senators at $1.57 and the Canadiens at $2.70.

The Senators are 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.38 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.70.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.74 and odds for the Under at $2.28.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

The best site for placing bets on the Senators vs Canadiens game is Betfair, where you can wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports

Senators vs Canadiens: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Montreal at $2.70 with Betfair (0.8% edge)
Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.70 with Betfair (60% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.28 with Betfair (4.5% edge) 🔥

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Stats Insider's Senators vs Canadiens predictions are based on complex modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Senators have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.28) that are available from Betfair.

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Senators vs Canadiens: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Ottawa vs Montreal on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Senators vs Canadiens: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Senators vs Canadiens? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Ottawa's Tim Stutzle is the most likely player to score the first goal in Senators vs Canadiens.

Stutzle has a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Senators star has a 35.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Senators First Goal Scorer Tips

Tim Stutzle: 7.1% probability
Brady Tkachuk: 7.0% probability
Claude Giroux: 7.0% probability
Vladimir Tarasenko: 6.3% probability
Drake Batherson: 6.0% probability

Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips

Cole Caufield: 6.6% probability
Nick Suzuki: 6.0% probability
Sean Monahan: 4.0% probability
Juraj Slafkovsky: 3.8% probability
Joel Armia: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Senators Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Brady Tkachuk: 37.7% probability
Claude Giroux: 36.0% probability
Tim Stutzle: 35.6% probability
Drake Batherson: 33.3% probability
Vladimir Tarasenko: 33.3% probability

Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Cole Caufield: 34.9% probability
Nick Suzuki: 29.6% probability
Sean Monahan: 23.0% probability
Joel Armia: 20.6% probability
Juraj Slafkovsky: 19.4% probability

Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Ottawa vs Montreal match-up at Canadian Tire Centre.

As always, check out Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Senators vs Canadiens: Preview

The game between the Senators and Canadiens at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.

Teams: Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens
Date: Friday 19 January 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Ottawa vs Montreal predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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