Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction 10/10/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Canadiens and Bruins. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Bruins are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens.

MONTREAL CANADIENS VS BOSTON BRUINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Boston Bruins -1.5

This game will be played at TD Garden at 7:00 ET on Thursday, October 10th.

WHY BET THE BOSTON BRUINS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canadiens winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+215)
• The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Do the Canadiens Stand a Chance on the Road?

Montreal opened the season with a 1-0 win over the Maple Leafs. As underdogs on the puck line, the Canadiens’ defense held strong, keeping the game well under the total of 6.5 goals.

Both teams remained scoreless until Cole Caufield found the net at 12:12 in the first period. Montreal’s defense took it from there, with Sam Montembeault stopping all 48 shots he faced.

Montreal’s offense managed just one goal in their 1-0 victory over Toronto. Cole Caufield found the net for the first time this season, scoring 7:48 into the first period. The Canadiens took 27 shots on goal and recorded 14 giveaways.

Juraj Slafkovsky and Kirby Dach each picked up an assist on Caufield’s goal. Montreal was held scoreless in the second and third periods.

Montreal’s defense was outstanding in their 1-0 win over the Maple Leafs, with Sam Montembeault making 48 saves and posting a 100% save percentage. The Canadiens’ defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 20 hits, and 25 blocks.

Will Boston Make it Happen at Home?

The Bruins dropped their season opener, losing 6-4 to the Panthers. Boston’s defense struggled early, allowing four goals in the first period. As underdogs on the puck line, the Bruins failed to cover, and the total of 10 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 5.5.

Boston’s offense had four different players score, but it wasn’t enough to overcome their defensive issues. The Bruins are now 0-1 to start the season.

Boston’s offense was held to just two goals until the final 3:09 of the game, when Trent Frederic and David Pastrnak each found the net. Earlier, Pavel Zacha got the Bruins on the board in the first period, and Charlie McAvoy added a second-period goal.

McAvoy also picked up his second assist of the season on Pastrnak’s late goal. The Bruins fired 28 shots on goal but were hampered by 17 giveaways.

Boston’s defense struggled early, giving up two goals in the first 7:31 and four in the opening period. They also allowed the first goal of the 3rd period, making it 6-2. Joonas Korpisalo made 29 saves with a save percentage of 82.9%.