Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/12

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The Montreal Canadiens visit the New York Islanders at UBS Arena on April 12, 2026. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and begins at 6:00 PM. The Canadiens have a strong season record of 47-23-10 under head coach Martin St. Louis.

The Islanders, coached by Pete DeBoer, hold a season record of 43-32-5. They play in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. This game is important for both teams as they aim to finish the regular season on a high note.

Canadiens vs Islanders Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Islanders
  • Venue: UBS Arena
  • Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens +1.5 (-265), New York Islanders -1.5 (+218), MoneyLine both teams -109, Over/Under 6.0

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have had a mixed run of results recently. They won two of their last five games. In their latest outing, they fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets by a score of 5-2.

Key players for the Canadiens include Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. Suzuki has played 80 games with 28 goals and 71 assists. Caufield has scored 51 goals in 79 games this season.

The goaltending for the Canadiens has been supported by Jakub Dobes and Sam Montembeault. Dobes has recorded 29 wins in 42 games. Montembeault has contributed with 10 wins in 25 games.

New York Islanders Team Preview

The New York Islanders have had mixed results in recent games. They secured a 5-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, with Calum Ritchie and Emil Heineman each scoring a goal. However, they faced losses against the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers, struggling to find the net.

Ilya Sorokin has been a key player for the Islanders, appearing in 54 games this season. He has made 1,368 saves with 140 goals against. Although he hasn’t had a shutout, his performance has been steady throughout the season.

Mathew Barzal leads the team in points with 71, from 19 goals and 52 assists. Matthew Schaefer and Bo Horvat also contribute significantly, with Schaefer having 59 points and Horvat 56. These players are crucial for the Islanders’ offensive plays.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Islanders are the favorites for this game against the Montreal Canadiens. Both teams have the same moneyline at -109. The Islanders have stronger goaltending stats, which gives them an edge. I recommend picking the New York Islanders to win with a projected score of 3-2.

The current total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have shown solid defensive stats, with the Canadiens ranking 17th in goals against and the Islanders ranking 6th. Given these defensive strengths, I recommend taking the under 6.0 with a projected total score of 5.