Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/2

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The Ottawa Senators are set to play against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the action live on ESPN+.

Ottawa enters the game with a record of 12-9-4. They are led by head coach Travis Green. On the other side, the Canadiens have a record of 13-8-3 under head coach Martin St. Louis.

Senators vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators MoneyLine -114, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -104

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have had a challenging stretch in recent games. They lost to the Dallas Stars 6-1, with only 16 shots on goal. Jake Sanderson scored the lone goal for Ottawa in that game.

In another recent game, the Senators faced the St. Louis Blues and lost 4-3. They managed 28 shots on goal but could not capitalize on power plays. Shane Pinto scored a goal, while Brady Tkachuk and Michael Amadio each had an assist.

Despite some setbacks, the Senators secured a win against the Vegas Golden Knights, finishing 4-3. Linus Ullmark made 32 saves on 35 shots, helping secure the victory. Jake Sanderson was a standout with a goal and two assists in that game.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have shown mixed results in their recent games. They suffered a significant loss against the Colorado Avalanche, with a score of 7-2. However, they managed a strong win against the Vegas Golden Knights, finishing 4-1.

Nick Suzuki stands out among the top skaters for the Canadiens. He has 28 points in 24 games, with 7 goals and 21 assists. Cole Caufield is another key player, scoring 14 goals and providing 12 assists in the same number of games.

In goal, Jakub Dobes and Sam Montembeault have split duties. Dobes has 8 wins in 13 games, while Montembeault has recorded 5 wins in his 13 appearances. The team will look to maintain their strong defensive efforts, as they rank 8th in blocks this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are favored against the Montreal Canadiens with a moneyline of -114. The Senators have strong skater stats, ranking well in goals and power play goals. We pick the Senators to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -115. Both teams have allowed a similar number of goals this season. Given the projected score of 4-3, we recommend taking the over.