Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/16

The NHL Regular Season is underway, and the Nashville Predators are set to visit the Montreal Canadiens. The game will take place at the Bell Centre on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can tune in to ESPN+ to watch the action.

The Predators have started their season with a 2-1-1 record. They are led by head coach Andrew Brunette and compete in the Western Central Division. Meanwhile, the Canadiens hold a 3-1-0 record under head coach Martin St. Louis and are part of the Eastern Atlantic Division. Both teams aim to strengthen their standings early in the season.

Predators vs Canadiens Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Nashville Predators vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Venue: Bell Centre
• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Betting Odds: Nashville Predators Puck Line -1.5 (-187), Montreal Canadiens Puck Line +1.5 (+153), Nashville Predators MoneyLine +136, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -162, Over/Under 6.0 (-101/-120)

Nashville Predators Team Preview

The Nashville Predators have had a mixed start to their season. In recent games, they secured a win against the Ottawa Senators with a 4-1 score. However, they faced a loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs, falling 4-7.

Key players for the Predators include Jonathan Marchessault and Erik Haula. Both have contributed with two goals and two assists each in four games. Filip Forsberg and Roman Josi have also been active, each tallying three points in four games.

In goal, Juuse Saros has shown solid performance with two wins and no losses in three games. He has made 89 saves and allowed five goals. Justus Annunen has played one game, making 21 saves and allowing five goals.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have been on a winning streak recently. They won their last three games, including a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken. Before that, they beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 and the Detroit Red Wings 5-1.

Nick Suzuki leads the team in assists with six. Cole Caufield has been strong with three goals in four games. Zachary Bolduc also has three goals, showing he can contribute to the team’s offense.

In goal, Sam Montembeault has played three games, winning two. He has made 60 saves, allowing nine goals. Jakub Dobes played one game, securing a win with 30 saves and only one goal against.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored with a moneyline of -162 against the Nashville Predators, who are at +136. Based on the odds, the Canadiens are expected to win. With both teams having strong offensive stats, Montreal’s edge in assists and shots on goal could be key.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the under slightly favored at -120. Given the goalies’ performance and the total goals scored, the projected score might not reach the line. Therefore, taking the under seems like a reasonable choice.