Betting Trends Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins

The upcoming NHL regular season game on December 21, 2025, features the Montreal Canadiens visiting the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. This matchup offers compelling betting trends and game insights for bettors to consider. The Canadiens come off a strong recent performance including a 4-0 shutout win against the Penguins on December 20, 2025, at Bell Centre. Montreal's powerplay percentage is 27.14%, penalty kill percentage 89.57%, and 5-on-5 scoring percentage 52.34%, showing efficiency in special teams and even strength play. Pittsburgh counters with a powerplay percentage of 27.94%, penalty kill percentage of 91.85%, and 5-on-5 scoring percentage of 50.21%, indicating a tough defensive and offensive balance at home.

The starting goalies are expected to be favorable for both sides, with no major injury concerns reported, making it likely for the probable starters to take the ice. The odds favor Pittsburgh as a -1.5 favorite with moneyline odds of -115, while Montreal is the underdog at +105. The total points line is set at 6.5, with the under favored at -115 odds, reflecting a trend of lower scoring games between these two teams recently.

Montreal has been strong on the road with a 9-6 away record straight up, while Pittsburgh struggles slightly at home with a 6-11 record. Both teams have shown solid penalty kill and powerplay stats, which could make special teams play a key betting factor. Bettors should consider these stats along with recent game performance, including the last matchup where Montreal won 4-0, available for review on our page.

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