Montreal vs. Nashville: NHL Match Prediction
On December 6, Montreal will play at home, where it will hold another match as part of the NHL regular championship. This time, the team will face Nashville, which continues to be in poor shape. Will the Predators be able to break their losing streak this time? We suggest you read the forecast and bets below

Command Analysis

Montreal Canadiens

Current form
Montreal completed a three-game road trip that was not the most successful. In the first game, the team fought Columbus and showed a fairly effective attacking game, thanks to which they took the game into overtime, where they snatched a victory with a final score of 4:3. As expected, the Canadians were unable to consolidate their success in games with more serious opponents, although they managed to impose a decent fight on the Rangers, losing by only one goal (3:4). Remarkably, the Cops took the lead just a few seconds before the final whistle. On the road against Boston, the St. Louis team played the worst, suffering a rout with a difference of three goals (3:6). Goalie Primeau could not cope with a large number of shots, reflecting only 82% of them.
Returning to their home arena, the Canadiens finally broke their losing streak and snatched a hard-fought victory from the Islanders in overtime (2:1). Goalie Montembeault made a huge contribution to the success, stopping 30 of 31 shots. Forward Suzuki also distinguished himself, scoring a goal and making an assist. Even despite the points they scored, the club continues to be in last place in the Eastern Conference standings, with 21 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Montreal infirmary remains unchanged. Price and Weedman will again be out for the upcoming match.
Interesting trends for betting
- Montreal averages 2.8 goals per game
The club continues to experience problems with offensive productivity.
- On average, Canadians receive 11 penalty minutes per game.
It is also worth noting that the team shows very poor discipline and constantly breaks the rules.

Nashville Predators

Current form
It might seem that Nashville began to come to its senses, as it began to fight back against its opponents, but the rise did not last long, and the losing streak has already reached five games. It began away to New Jersey, where they had to suffer a complete rout with a score of 2:5. Goalie Saros could not cope with a huge number of shots, and he had to be replaced in the third period. Returning to the home arena, the Predators showed a much more reliable game in defense, but suffered two more disappointing failures in matches with Philadelphia (2:3 OT) and Tampa Bay (2:3 OT). They also failed to cope with another clear favorite in the person of Minnesota, and suffered a defeat with a similar score of 2:3 (OT).
Then the "predators" went to visit "Toronto", where they also failed to show their attacking potential, scoring only two goals. Before the start of the third period, "Nashville" had every chance of success, but in the final twenty minutes they still gave in and allowed their opponent to realize themselves in the attack three times, which ultimately led to a defeat with a score of 2:3. So far, everything is going to the fact that this season may become one of the most unsuccessful for the club, since at the moment it is on the penultimate line in the table, and in 26 matches it has scored only 20 points.
Disqualifications and injuries
Nashville currently has only Lauzon in the infirmary, with McCarron also questionable.
Interesting trends for betting
- Nashville averages 2.32 goals per game
The club remains one of the least productive in the league.
- The Predators are averaging 29 shots per game.
The Predators are suffering from low scoring only because of their very inactive attack.
Trends
Bet First Goal: Nashville
Nashville has opened the scoring in five straight head-to-head games
1.80Goal in each period bet - yes
In four out of five head-to-head matches, the teams scored a goal in each period
1.50Tip and bets
Montreal is much better at home than on the road, and has been consistently earning points lately. In the upcoming match, the Canadiens have a great opportunity to prove themselves again and cling to a win, as they will meet Nashville, which has huge problems. Indeed, the Predators' slump has been very long, so it is unlikely that the club will be able to show its best side in the away match. We believe that the Canadians will take advantage of their opponent weakness and, at the very least, will not lose in regulation time.
Our prediction is Montreal won't lose at 1.71
Bet on total
The upcoming match will feature two of the league least productive clubs, meaning it unlikely that many goals will be scored today. So there a great opportunity to bet on the under total.
Forecast - total under six goals for 1.66
Bet on the outcome of the first period
It is worth noting that Nashville has been starting matches confidently lately and has consistently earned an advantage at the end of the opening period, which it is capable of doing in the upcoming match.
Prediction - Nashville wins in the first period with a handicap of (0) for 1.72