Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Pick & Prediction for Thursday on 12/11

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The Montreal Canadiens are set to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

Montreal enters the game with a 15-11-3 record. They are ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division. Pittsburgh has a 14-8-7 record, holding the 7th spot in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Metropolitan Division. Both teams will aim to improve their standings with a win in this matchup.

Canadiens vs Penguins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins MoneyLine -125, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine +105

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have had a mix of results in their recent games. They faced a tough loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a score of 6-1. In this game, Oliver Kapanen was the only goal scorer for the Canadiens, and Nick Suzuki added an assist.

In their game against the St. Louis Blues, the Canadiens lost 4-3. Noah Dobson and Cole Caufield both scored, while Lane Hutson added another goal. The Canadiens showed more action with 26 shots on goal, but they could not secure the win.

The Canadiens had a win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, ending with a 2-1 score. Cole Caufield scored one of the goals, while Juraj Slafkovsky provided an assist. This game saw the Canadiens with 34 shots on goal, showing strong offensive efforts.

Pittsburgh Penguins Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a mix of results in their recent games. They lost to the Anaheim Ducks 4-3, despite firing 47 shots on goal. Erik Karlsson contributed with two assists, and Anthony Mantha scored one goal in this game.

In another close game, the Penguins fell 3-2 to the Dallas Stars. Tristan Jarry saved 21 out of 23 shots. Connor Dewar and Tommy Novak each netted a goal during this contest.

The Penguins had a strong performance against the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning 4-3. Evgeni Malkin played a key role with two goals and one assist. The Penguins’ power play was effective, scoring two goals in this game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pittsburgh Penguins are favored to win against the Montreal Canadiens with a moneyline of -125. The Penguins have shown strong skater stats, including 88 goals and 149 assists, ranking 12th and 14th respectively. With these stats in mind, the Penguins are a solid pick to win the game. The projected score is Pittsburgh 4, Montreal 3.

The total for this game is set at 6.5 goals. Both teams have been scoring well, with the Penguins having 88 goals and the Canadiens 91 goals this season. Considering these offensive numbers, the over 6.5 at +101 is a good pick. The projected total is 7 goals.