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Flyers vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Montreal is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/16/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Tuesday.
NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET as the Philadelphia Flyers take on the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Canadiens a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Flyers.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's Flyers vs. Canadiens matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Flyers vs. Habs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Flyers and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Canadiens a 54% chance of defeating the Flyers.
According to our model, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Flyers vs. Canadiens odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Flyers | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-235) | -1.5 (+210) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -118 |
| Total | o5.5 (-115) | u5.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Flyers vs. Canadiens picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Canadiens -1.5 | +210 |
| Moneyline | Canadiens | -118 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -115 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Canadiens -1.5 at the spread.
Flyers vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score a goal in Flyers vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Cole Caufield is most likely to score an anytime goal in Flyers vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Caufield a 40.4% chance of scoring a goal at Bell Centre, while the star is an 8.9% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 30.5% |
| Trevor Zegras | 30.0% |
| Matvei Michkov | 26.1% |
| Owen Tippett | 25.8% |
| Bobby Brink | 20.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 40.4% |
| Nick Suzuki | 34.0% |
| Ivan Demidov | 32.5% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 28.7% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 25.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Philadelphia Flyers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Travis Konecny | 6.2% |
| Trevor Zegras | 5.8% |
| Matvei Michkov | 5.1% |
| Owen Tippett | 4.6% |
| Bobby Brink | 3.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 8.9% |
| Ivan Demidov | 6.7% |
| Nick Suzuki | 6.1% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 5.5% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.4% |
Flyers vs. Habs game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's matchup between the Canadiens and Flyers at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Flyers vs. Canadiens insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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