The Canadiens will play the Panthers on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 1:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2024-25 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, December 28th, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Montreal Canadiens currently have a 86.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Florida Panthers heading into this matchup with a 95.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens have a 4-10-1 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Montreal Canadiens now rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Florida Panthers - The Florida Panthers start this game with a 10-6-1 record as a home team. That puts them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2024-25 NHL season, the Montreal Canadiens rank 16th (101) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Florida Panthers, currently rank 2nd (126) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Montreal Canadiens rank 4th (123) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Florida Panthers, they've given up 112 goals this season, ranking them 7th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Montreal Canadiens have a 1-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Florida Panthers owning a 2-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Montreal Canadiens have a 14-17-3 record and the Florida Panthers hold a 22-12-2 at this point in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Montreal Canadiens take on the Florida Panthers...in a clash of titans on December 28th, 2024. An important matchup indeed...
The Canadiens stand at 14-17-3, with a win percentage of 0.412...While the Panthers boast a 22-12-2 record and a 0.611 win percentage...
Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins...Will the Canadiens rise to the occasion or will the Panthers dominate?...
Have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below...Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...
In this battle of strength and skill, who will emerge victorious?...The Canadiens must overcome their struggles to defeat the formidable Panthers...May the ice be kind to the players as they fight for victory...Fans, brace yourselves for an epic showdown on the ice!
Best Canadiens at Panthers Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Florida Panthers |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Florida Panthers |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Florida Panthers are the -350 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the +275 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Florida Panthers are -1.5 -125 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Montreal Canadiens are +1.5 +105 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Canadiens
Panthers
12/28/24 1:08pm EST | +275-350 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $275 at +275 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 26.67%.
- Florida Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $28.57 at -350 odds. The implied probability for Florida Panthers is 77.78%.
Montreal Canadiens at Florida Panthers Prop Bets
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Canadiens
Panthers
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/28/24 1:08pm EST | Yes -155No +115Bet |
Panthers
Total Goals
MTL at FLA 12/28/24 1:08pm EST | 4 o -1154 u -120Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
MTL at FLA 12/28/24 1:08pm EST | 2 o -1402 u +100Bet |
Aleksander Barkov
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at FLA 12/28/24 1:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Carter Verhaeghe
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at FLA 12/28/24 1:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Matthew Tkachuk
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at FLA 12/28/24 1:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Sam Reinhart
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at FLA 12/28/24 1:08pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Florida Panthers | 48 | 28 | 17 | 3 | 0.583 | 59 | 24 | 158 | 144 | +14.0 | 13-9-2 | 15-8-1 | 4-0 | 5-4-1 | W2 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 47 | 24 | 19 | 4 | 0.511 | 52 | 22 | 145 | 157 | -12.0 | 13-8-3 | 11-11-1 | 2-2 | 7-2-1 | W2 |
Montreal Canadiens & Florida Panthers Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Panthers | +800 Bet |
Montreal Canadiens & Florida Panthers Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, December 28th, 2024 at 1:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Montreal Canadiens vs Florida Panthers Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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