The Montreal Canadiens (36-20-10) host the Boston Bruins (37-23-7) at Bell Centre on Tuesday, March 17 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a loss. The Canadiens are coming off a 4-3 defeat to the Anaheim Ducks, while the Bruins were beaten by the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Tuesday's game.

The Bruins have a 5-3-2 record over their last 10 games. They have totaled 26 goals while giving up 27 in that time. On the power play, 35 opportunities have resulted in four goals (11.4% conversion rate).

Canadiens vs. Bruins Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Canadiens 4, Bruins 3.

Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-172)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Bruins (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have a 36-20-10 record overall, with an 11-10-21 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
In the 26 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 15-6-5 record (good for 35 points).
In the four games this season the Canadiens recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Montreal has finished 2-6-1 in the nine games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
The Canadiens are 33-8-9 in the 50 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 75 points).
In the 20 games when Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 31 points after finishing 15-4-1.
In the 27 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 12-13-2 (26 points).
The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 21-6-8 to record 50 points.

Bruins Splits and Trends

The Bruins have posted a record of 10-7-17 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 37-23-7.
Boston has earned 32 points (14-6-4) in its 24 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
Across the eight games this season the Bruins ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
Boston has earned 12 points (6-8-0 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Bruins have earned 66 points in their 45 games with three or more goals scored.
This season, Boston has recorded a lone power-play goal in 30 games and picked up 34 points with a record of 15-11-4.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 12-10-3 (27 points).
The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 25-11-4 to register 54 points.

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