Penguins vs. Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds
Moneyline
- Penguins
- Canadiens
- Sidney Crosby29.1%
- Rickard Rakell27.7%
- Evgeni Malkin23.7%
- Egor Chinakhov
- Nicholas Robertson
- Cole Caufield45.2%
- Juraj Slafkovsky27.6%
- Alex Newhook23.2%
- Oliver Kapanen
- Chris Kreider
Penguins vs. Canadiens prediction & analysis
Game overview: NHL Saturday
- Teams: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Puck drop: 7:00PM ET
- Venue: Bell Centre
Current betting odds
- Puck line: Penguins (+1.5, -179), Canadiens (-1.5, +167)
- Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals (-111/+104)
- Moneyline: Penguins +133, Canadiens -135
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Penguins: 42.4%
- Canadiens: 57.6%
Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.
It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.
Penguins vs. Canadiens player props & projections
Our highest anytime goalscorer probabilities for this game are:
- Rickard Rakell, Penguins: 29.6%
- Sidney Crosby, Penguins: 29.5%
- Cole Caufield, Canadiens: 44.7%
- Juraj Slafkovsky, Canadiens: 28.6%
Want the best picks for this game?
The most likely result is not always the bet worth making.
Join Dimers Pro for the full betting analysis on Penguins vs. Canadiens, including:
- Every game and player prop bet our model rates for this matchup.
- Best Bets across tonight's full NHL slate.
- Automatic line shopping across major sportsbooks and prediction markets.
- All player prop probabilities for every NHL game.
Unlock every pick for Penguins vs. Canadiens with Dimers Pro.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Penguins a win probability of 42.4%, while the Canadiens have a win probability of 57.6%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Canadiens are more likely to beat the Penguins in the NHL game at Bell Centre on Saturday.
That is the straight-up read. Whether either side is worth backing depends on the price, which is what our betting model rates.
Responsible gambling
Dimers’ predictions and betting insights are here to inform your decisions, not to make them for you. If you are betting on Penguins vs. Canadiens, set your limits in advance and stay within them. For support, visit our responsible gambling resources.
When you click or tap a link on Dimers that goes to a third-party website we have a commercial relationship with, such as a sportsbook, we may receive a referral fee.