Canadiens vs. Panthers Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025

Montreal Canadiens (33-30-9) vs. Florida Panthers (44-25-3)
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
TV: NHL Net

Previous Games:

  • Canadiens: Lost 4-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday

  • Panthers: Won 2-1 against Utah on Friday

Head-to-Head:

Florida has dominated Montreal recently, winning 4 of the last 5 matchups and covering the -1.5 line in 6 of their last 10 meetings.

Montreal Canadiens Breakdown:

Montreal is currently on a five-game losing streak and struggling to score goals, averaging just 2.99 per game. Their defense has been shaky, giving up 3.6 goals per game, and goaltender Sam Montembeault has a 3.16 goals-against average and a .888 save percentage. With no sign of improvement, Montreal faces an uphill battle in this matchup.

Key Players:

  • Juraj Slafkovsky: 9 points (5G, 4A) in the last 10 games

  • Nick Suzuki: 9 points (3G, 6A) in the last 10 games

Florida Panthers Breakdown:

Florida is coming off two consecutive wins and is positioned strongly at the top of the Atlantic Division. The Panthers have been playing excellent defense, giving up just 2.2 goals per game, and Sergei Bobrovsky is in great form with a 1.70 goals-against average. They’ve been dominant on the powerplay and have a strong offensive unit led by Sam Reinhart.

Key Players:

  • Sam Reinhart: 75 points (35G, 40A)

  • Sergei Bobrovsky: 2.43 GAA, .918 SV%

Betting Trends:

Montreal Canadiens:

  • 0-5 SU in their last 5 games

  • 4-11 SU in their last 15 games against Florida

  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of their last 6 games

Florida Panthers:

  • 10-4 SU in their last 14 games

  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of their last 6 games against Montreal

  • -1.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games vs. Canadiens

Exact Score Prediction:

Florida Panthers 4 – Montreal Canadiens 1

Our Best Bet:

Florida Panthers -1.5 (-110)

With Montreal struggling both offensively and defensively, Florida should continue their dominance in this matchup and cover the -1.5 line comfortably, especially with Bobrovsky in net.

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