Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends

The upcoming NHL matchup on December 20, 2025, features the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Pittsburgh Penguins at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. This game is part of the 2025-26 NHL season and will be broadcast on SportsNet PT and ESPN+. Both teams have shown solid performances this season, with Montreal boasting a powerplay percentage of about 27.65% and a penalty kill percentage around 82.35%, while Pittsburgh's powerplay stands at roughly 28.79% with a penalty kill near 83.33%. Montreal averages 3.18 goals per game with a slightly better shooting accuracy compared to Pittsburgh's 3.12 goals per game. The Penguins have a slight edge in faceoff win percentage at 49.9% compared to Montreal's 49.7%, which could influence puck possession and control during the game.

Montreal's Carey Price is likely to start in goal despite being listed as questionable, as recent updates suggest he is expected to play. The Penguins will counter with Tristan Jarry in net. Recent betting trends show Montreal as the favorite with odds of -140 at Caesars, and a spread of -1.5 favoring Montreal at +170 odds. The total points line is set at 6, with an over/under of 6 points, indicating a moderately high-scoring game. Montreal has a home ATS record of 6-13, while Pittsburgh's away ATS is stronger at 12-4, suggesting Pittsburgh could cover the spread despite being underdogs.

Looking at recent form, Montreal has won 3 of their last 5 games, including a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh on December 11, while Pittsburgh has struggled, losing 4 of their last 5 games. The powerplay and penalty kill percentages, along with the goal-scoring stats, provide valuable game insights that bettors can use to make informed decisions. The last matchup, where Montreal won 4-2, is a key reference for bettors considering trends and performance.

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