The Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) and Boston Bruins (13-4-1) meet Thursday in Boston, Massachusetts. Puck drop at TD Garden is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze NHL odds around the Canadiens vs. Bruins odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
2025-26 season series: Tied 2-2 with each team winning once on road
Montreal saw its 2-game winning streak end Tuesday with a 2-1 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild, falling short as a +110 home underdog while the Under (6.5) cashed. C Nick Suzuki scored the Canadiens' lone goal, helping Montreal extend its streak without a regulation loss to 11 games (8-0-3). G Jacob Fowler made 22 saves, but surrendered the game-winning power-play goal in the opening minute of overtime.
Boston picked up
its fourth straight win Sunday, beating the Florida Panthers 4-1 as a -155 home favorite with the Under (5.5) cashing. C Elias Lindholm, C Mikey Eyssimont and C Morgan Geekie each scored in the opening period, giving the Bruins an early advantage. G Jeremy Swayman was outstanding, making 40 saves, including 17 in the first period.
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Canadiens at Bruins odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Canadiens +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Bruins -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Canadiens +1.5 (-225) | Bruins -1.5 (+185)
- Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)
Canadiens at Bruins projected goalies
Jacob Fowler (7-0-2, 2.29 GAA, .923 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Jeremy Swayman (9-3-1, 2.21 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO)
Fowler remains unbeaten in regulation this season despite suffering a tough 2-1 overtime loss Tuesday, stopping 22 of 24 shots against Minnesota. The young Canadiens goaltender has faced Boston just once in his NHL career, earning a 4-2 victory on Dec. 23, 2025. Fowler was sharp in that matchup, turning aside 26 of 28 shots for a .929 SV%.
Swayman has been sharp to start November, going unbeaten in 2 starts while stopping 61 of 64 shots. The Bruins goaltender owns a 1.44 GAA and impressive .953 SV% this month. He's also enjoyed plenty of success against Montreal throughout his career, posting an 11-2-2 record in 15 appearances against the Canadiens, along with a 2.92 GAA and .894 SV%.
Canadiens at Bruins picks and predictions
Prediction
Bruins 3, Canadiens 2
Moneyline
BET BRUINS (-125).
Boston has been tough to beat at TD Garden, posting an impressive 8-1-0 home record while winning 7 of its last 10 games. The Bruins are coming off a convincing victory over Florida and have been getting the job done offensively, averaging 3.72 goals per game.
Montreal isn't exactly struggling at 11-3-4, but the Canadiens are dealing with some injury concerns. G Sam Montembeault is sidelined, while D Mike Matheson's availability remains uncertain.
The Canadiens are also coming off a tough loss to Minnesota, while Boston continues to build momentum. With the Bruins playing some of their best hockey at home and holding a slight offensive edge, I like their chances of keeping that home success rolling Thursday night.
Puck line/Against the spread
PASS.
I am not playing the puck line between these 2 very good teams.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 6 (+100).
Boston is allowing just 2.28 goals per game and has held opponents to 2 or fewer in 5 of its last 7 contests. Swayman has been solid in net, while Montreal's Fowler owns a 2.15 GAA. Neither team has been particularly effective on the power play, either. With 2 reliable goaltenders and a divisional matchup, scoring chances could be hard to come by Thursday night.
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