Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 30 November 2023
Last updated: Nov 30, 2023, 12:13AM | Published: Nov 28, 2023, 8:09PM
The Columbus Blue Jackets play the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Thursday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Blue Jackets vs Canadiens, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs Canadiens
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Columbus-Montreal NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Blue Jackets a 54% chance of beating the Canadiens at Nationwide Arena.
More: Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Match Centre
Blue Jackets vs Canadiens: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NHL game at Nationwide Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Blue Jackets $1.77, Canadiens $2.15
- Line: Blue Jackets -1.5 ($2.85), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.46)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.87, Under $2.05
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Blue Jackets at $1.77. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Canadiens at $2.15.
The Blue Jackets are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.85 currently available at PointsBet.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.46.
The Over/Under for Blue Jackets vs Canadiens sits at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $2.05.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Blue Jackets vs Canadiens: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Montreal at $2.15 with PointsBet
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.46 with bet365 (68% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.05 with PointsBet (53% probability)
These Blue Jackets vs Canadiens best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Blue Jackets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Blue Jackets vs Canadiens: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Columbus vs Montreal on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Blue Jackets vs Canadiens: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Canadiens? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Columbus' Boone Jenner is the most likely player to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs Canadiens.
Jenner has a 6.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star has a 30.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 6.3% probability
- Justin Danforth: 6.0% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 5.3% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 4.3% probability
- Patrik Laine: 4.3% probability
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 5.7% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 5.3% probability
- Alex Newhook: 4.4% probability
- Sean Monahan: 3.9% probability
- Josh Anderson: 3.6% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Boone Jenner: 30.2% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 29.6% probability
- Justin Danforth: 29.6% probability
- Patrik Laine: 24.7% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 23.2% probability
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 31.4% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 27.2% probability
- Alex Newhook: 25.5% probability
- Josh Anderson: 21.6% probability
- Sean Monahan: 21.0% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Columbus vs Montreal match-up at Nationwide Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Blue Jackets vs Canadiens: Preview
The game between the Blue Jackets and Canadiens at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Thursday 30 November 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Nationwide Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Columbus vs Montreal are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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