Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/15

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The Anaheim Ducks will visit the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre for an NHL regular season game. The Ducks have a record of 36-27-3, while the Canadiens hold a 36-19-10 record. This game will air on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

Anaheim sits at the top of the Western Pacific Division under the guidance of head coach Joel Quenneville. Meanwhile, Montreal is ranked third in the Eastern Atlantic Division with Martin St. Louis at the helm. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Ducks vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens -152, Anaheim Ducks +130

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have had a mixed run in their recent games. They suffered a 0-2 loss against the Ottawa Senators, where they failed to score any goals. Their defense recorded 24 hits and 12 blocks, but it was not enough to secure a win.

Earlier, they faced the Toronto Maple Leafs and lost 4-6. The Ducks managed to score four goals and had 40 shots on goal. However, their defensive efforts fell short as the Leafs scored six times.

The Ducks’ recent win was a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. They recorded 35 shots on goal and managed to keep the Jets to just one goal. Ryan Poehling and Jackson LaCombe contributed with both a goal and an assist each.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have had a mixed run recently. They lost to the San Jose Sharks 4-2. In that game, Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield scored, but the team couldn’t capitalize on power plays.

The Canadiens secured a win against the Ottawa Senators 3-2. Juraj Slafkovsky, Ivan Demidov, and Alexandre Texier contributed goals. Jacob Fowler made 32 saves, playing a key role in the victory.

Earlier, the Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1. Jake Evans and Phillip Danault each scored a goal. The team showed strong defense, allowing only 18 shots on goal from the Leafs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored to win with a moneyline of -152. They have strong skater stats, ranking 5th in both goals and assists. The Anaheim Ducks have a moneyline of +130, but their stats are not as high. The Canadiens are likely to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. Both teams have been scoring well this season. The Canadiens rank 5th in goals, while the Ducks rank 11th. With these stats, the game is expected to go over 6.5 goals.