Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction 4/3/25
Looking to win big? The Bruins and Canadiens face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens are hosting the game at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 5.5 goals and the Canadiens are the -1.5 favorite to win at home vs. the Bruins.
BOSTON BRUINS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Montreal Canadiens -1.5
This game will be played at Bell Centre at 7:00 ET on Thursday, April 3rd.
WHY BET THE MONTREAL CANADIENS:
- With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Canadiens to secure a 4-3 victory.
- Take the Canadiens on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Bruins (+1.5)
Are Boston Ready for a Road Win?
Boston picked up their 30th win of the season with a 2-0 victory over the Kraken. The Bruins, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line with the win. The total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2, well under the line.
Both of Boston’s goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 3:23 and Charlie Coyle adding another at 9:57. The win moved the Bruins to 30-36-9 on the season.
Boston’s offense fired 33 shots on goal in their 2-0 win over Seattle. Justin Brazeau netted his 5th goal of the season, while Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd, which came on a power play.
Both goals came in the first period, with Brazeau scoring 3:23 into the game and Coyle adding another at 10:03. The Bruins recorded 16 giveaways and finished with 4 assists.
Defensively, the Bruins will look to carry over their performance from their previous game, where they allowed zero goals to Seattle. Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves and posted a 100% save percentage. Boston’s defense also contributed 5 takeaways and 15 hits.
Can Montreal Secure a Home Victory?
With a 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens’ record dropped to 35-30-9. Montreal’s defense struggled early, allowing a goal at 4:03 in the first period. The Canadiens, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 4.
Montreal didn’t score until the third period, when Christian Dvorak found the net at 14:28. The Penguins sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:15. The Canadiens’ offense was hampered by 20 giveaways, and they couldn’t capitalize on their chances, recording 26 shots on goal.
Montreal’s offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak scoring his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until Dvorak found the net.
Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh. The Canadiens had 20 giveaways in the game.
Montreal’s defense struggled early, giving up the first two goals—one at 15:57 in the 1st period and another at 18:40 in the 2nd. They also allowed an empty-netter late in the 3rd. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.