Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/17

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The Boston Bruins are set to play against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. This NHL Regular Season game will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+.

Boston enters with a record of 37-24-7 under head coach Marco Sturm. They hold the 7th spot in the Eastern Conference and 5th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Montreal Canadiens, coached by Martin St. Louis, have a record of 36-20-10. They rank 4th in the conference and 3rd in the division.

Bruins vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -165, Boston Bruins MoneyLine +140

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the New Jersey Devils 4-3, with David Pastrnak scoring twice. In their win against the Washington Capitals, Charlie McAvoy led with two goals.

David Pastrnak continues to be a key player for the Bruins. He has 26 goals and 55 assists this season. Pastrnak’s strong performance is crucial for the team.

Joonas Korpisalo has been the main goalie recently for Boston. He faced 34 shots in the game against the Devils, making 30 saves. Korpisalo’s performance will be important in upcoming games.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens recently lost to the Anaheim Ducks 4-3. They had 30 shots on goal but did not score any power play goals. Nick Suzuki stood out with a goal and an assist.

In their game against the San Jose Sharks, the Canadiens were defeated 4-2. They managed 27 shots on goal and recorded 22 hits. Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki both scored goals in the game.

The Canadiens secured a 3-2 win against the Ottawa Senators. They scored one power play goal and had 31 hits. Ivan Demidov contributed with a goal and an assist in this victory.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored to win against the Boston Bruins. With a moneyline of -165 for Montreal and +140 for Boston, the Canadiens are expected to come out on top. Given Montreal’s higher assists rank and Boston’s lower goals against rank, the projected score is Montreal 4, Boston 3. The recommendation is to pick Montreal to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.5 goals, with the under at -120 and the over at -101. Both teams have strong offensive stats, with Montreal ranked 4th in goals and Boston ranked 8th. The projected total score is 7, so the recommendation is to take the over.