Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens Predictions October 8, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens will beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in our October 8 forecast, with home ice providing a slight separator after both teams scored four goals while surrendering leads in their latest losses. Neither the puck line nor Over 5.5 (-133) offers a convincing betting edge from those results alone. The official recommendation is Pass, with low confidence in the Montreal pick.
Nashville Predators vs Montreal Canadiens prediction and best bet
Montreal is the straight-up pick, but the best betting decision is Pass. Nashville's inability to protect two multi-goal advantages against Toronto creates an opening for the Canadiens. Montreal's own collapse against Carolina keeps that advantage narrow and makes an aggressive endorsement of the home favorite difficult.
The distinction matters at these prices. Picking Montreal to win does not automatically justify asking it to cover -1.5 (+122). Similarly, projecting seven goals is a plausible game forecast, but two high-scoring losses are too small a foundation for declaring Over 5.5 (-133) a value bet.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 7 p.m. Montreal local time. This is a 2026-27 NHL matchup with Nashville visiting Montreal.
Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.
Broadcast: ESPN+.
SportsJaw moneyline odds: Nashville Predators +167; Montreal Canadiens -167.
SportsJaw puck line: Nashville Predators +1.5 (-186); Montreal Canadiens -1.5 (+122).
SportsJaw total: Over 5.5 (-133); Under 5.5 (+113).