Montreal Canadiens vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/23/2025

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The NHL regular season is underway, and the Montreal Canadiens are set to visit the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The game will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 9:00 PM, with coverage available on ESPN+. The Canadiens come into this matchup with a record of 6-2-0, while the Oilers are looking to improve their 3-3-1 start.

Montreal, led by head coach Martin St. Louis, holds a strong position in the Eastern Atlantic Division. They are currently ranked first in their division. On the other side, Edmonton, coached by Kris Knoblauch, is placed fifth in the Western Pacific Division. Both teams will be eager to secure a win in this early season game.

Canadiens vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • Montreal Canadiens Puck Line: -1.5 (-127)
    • Edmonton Oilers Puck Line: +1.5 (+104)
    • Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine: +193
    • Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine: -238
    • Over/Under: 6.0 (Over -118, Under -106)
    • Favorite: Edmonton Oilers
    • Underdog: Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 2-1 win against the Calgary Flames. Before that, they had another victory over the Buffalo Sabres with a score of 4-2.

Key players for the Canadiens include Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. Suzuki has scored 1 goal and 9 assists in 7 games. Caufield has managed 5 goals and 3 assists in the same number of games.

In the net, Jakub Dobes has been reliable for the Canadiens. He has won all 3 games he played and made 77 saves. Sam Montembeault has also contributed with 2 wins and 78 saves in his 4 appearances.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have had a mixed start to their season. They recently secured a narrow 3-2 win against the Ottawa Senators. This win came after back-to-back losses to the Detroit Red Wings and New Jersey Devils.

Connor McDavid continues to be a key player for the Oilers. In seven games, he has contributed one goal and seven assists. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also plays a vital role, with four goals and three assists in the same number of games.

In the net, Stuart Skinner has been dependable. He has played in five games, earning two wins and recording 110 saves. Calvin Pickard has also seen action, with one win in two appearances and a total of 32 saves.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Edmonton Oilers are favored at -238. They have strong skater and goaltending stats, with fewer goals against and more saves compared to the Canadiens. The projected score is Edmonton 4, Montreal 2. Given these factors, picking Edmonton to win straight up seems reasonable.

Regarding the over/under pick, the line is set at 6.0. With the projected score being Edmonton 4, Montreal 2, the total would hit exactly 6.0. Considering both teams’ offensive and defensive stats, betting on the total to push at 6.0 could be the outcome here. However, if you must choose, lean slightly towards the over due to Edmonton’s stronger offensive numbers.