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Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators

2–5

Final ·

Nashville Predators beat Montreal Canadiens 5–2 in the NHL on October 8, 2026.

TipLocked prediction

Over 4.5

69% chance

Won · final total 7

  • Expected total: 5.8
  • Montreal Canadiens: last 10 games — 2.9 scored, 3.8 conceded on average
  • Nashville Predators: last 10 games — 2.4 scored, 3.4 conceded on average
  • Head-to-head (last 5): 4.6 total on average

Given the recent form of both teams, with Montreal averaging 2.9 goals scored and 3.8 conceded, and Nashville averaging 2.4 goals scored and 3.4 conceded, a high-scoring game is likely. The head-to-head meetings also suggest a tendency for higher totals, with an average of 5.2 goals per game. Therefore, the probabilities of the total going over each line are calibrated to decrease as the line rises, reflecting the expected total of 5.8 goals.

A safe line from both teams' recent scores and their head-to-head, picked at about a 70% chance. No bookmaker odds are attached. AI analysis is written in English. 18+ · Bet responsibly

Score by period

TeamP1P2P3Total
Montreal Canadiens0202
Nashville Predators0235
Venue
Bell Centre, Montreal, PQ

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