The Penguins will play the Canadiens on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 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
The Pittsburgh Penguins will be taking on the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, December 12th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins currently have a 85.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens head into this game with a 86.67 power ranking.
- Away Pittsburgh Penguins - With the NHL season now underway, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 4-7-2 record as an away team, ranking them 9th in the league for away team wins. The Pittsburgh Penguins now rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens possess a 8-6-2 record as a home team. That record ranks them 5th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 13th (86) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 18th (78) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 1st (116) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Montreal Canadiens have given up 100 goals this season, ranking them 5th 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. Currently, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 1-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 1-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 12-14-4 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 11-14-3 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! The Penguins travel to face the Canadiens...on December 12th, 2024 in a clash of the titans. The 2024-25 NHL season is now underway, with both teams struggling...
The Penguins have a 12-14-4 record, while the Canadiens sit at 11-14-3. Pittsburgh has a 0.400 win percentage and 28 points... Montreal follows closely behind with a 0.393 win percentage and 25 points. As the game approaches, analyze the odds before the puck drops...
Consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM for some extra excitement... See this game's prop bets below and get in on the action. For those new to sports betting, learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com... This game is sure to be a magical showdown between two fierce competitors.
So grab your wizard staff, cast a spell for good luck... and tune in to see who will emerge victorious in this thrilling matchup!
Best Penguins at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
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| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Pittsburgh Penguins |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Penguins are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Montreal Canadiens are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Penguins
Canadiens
12/12/24 7:08pm EST | -115-105 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 51.22%.
- Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 53.49%.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
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Penguins
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/12/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -225No +160Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
PIT at MTL 12/12/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1403 u +100Bet |
Penguins
Total Goals
PIT at MTL 12/12/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Bryan Rust
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at MTL 12/12/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at MTL 12/12/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Sidney Crosby
To Score 3 Goals
PIT at MTL 12/12/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +6000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Pittsburgh Penguins | 35 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 0.429 | 35 | 14 | 105 | 130 | -25.0 | 9-7-2 | 6-8-3 | 1-2 | 6-3-1 | L1 |
| Montreal Canadiens | 33 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 0.424 | 31 | 13 | 97 | 118 | -21.0 | 10-7-2 | 4-9-1 | 1-1 | 6-4-0 | W3 |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Montreal Canadiens 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.
Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Penguins | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +30000 Bet |
Pittsburgh Penguins & Montreal Canadiens 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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens 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 Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 7:08 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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens 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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