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The Nashville Predators (7-13-6) will attempt to halt a five-game losing streak when they play the Montreal Canadiens (9-13-3) on the road on Thursday, December 5 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will secure the win in Thursday's game.
The Canadiens are 5-4-1 over the last 10 games, putting up 31 total goals (six power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.7%). They have conceded 30 goals to their opponents.
Predators vs. Canadiens Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Canadiens 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (+115)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have finished 1-6-7 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 7-13-6.
- Nashville is 2-3-6 (10 points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Predators registered only one goal, they lost.
- Nashville has finished 0-6-6 in the 12 games this season when it scored two goals (registering six points).
- The Predators have scored more than two goals in nine games (7-2-0, 14 points).
- In the 10 games when Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 3-5-2.
- In the 10 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Nashville is 4-3-3 (11 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 16 times, and went 3-10-3 (nine points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 2-3-5 record in overtime matchups this season and a 9-13-3 overall record.
- In the seven games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 10 points.
- This season the Canadiens registered only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
- Montreal has four points (1-3-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Canadiens have earned 15 points in their 14 games with three or more goals scored.
- Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in 15 games this season and has registered 16 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 3-2-0 (six points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 15 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd | 2.31 | Goals Scored | 2.8 | 22nd |
| 21st | 3.15 | Goals Allowed | 3.72 | 30th |
| 14th | 29.1 | Shots | 24.1 | 32nd |
| 23rd | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 23rd |
| 17th | 20.25% | Power Play % | 21.52% | 15th |
| 1st | 88.24% | Penalty Kill % | 82.56% | 7th |
Predators vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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