Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 4/5/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Philadelphia Flyers vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

Odds/Point Spread: Flyers (+150) Canadiens (-182)

The Philadelphia Flyers (31-36-9) are en route to Bell Centre on Saturday where they will take on the Montreal Canadiens (35-30-9). The moneyline on this matchup has Philadelphia at +150 while Montreal is opening at -182. The betting total comes in at 6.5.

The Philadelphia Flyers were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 2-1 victory over the Predators in their previous game. Philadelphia had 2 penalty mins for this contest. The Flyers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the win. Furthermore, they had 1 power play opportunity but weren't able to make the most of that try. In the game, they converted 2 of the 18 shots they launched.

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While at even strength, the Flyers have allowed 218 goals while having 183 of their own. Philadelphia Flyers opponents have 186 power play opportunities (26th in pro hockey) and have scored 42 goals in those attempts. In the matter of their scoring, the Philadelphia Flyers have tallied 212 goals (21st in the league) this year and have given up 260. Philadelphia has taken 2,050 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.3%. For the current season, the have a total of 71 points and their points percentage is sitting at .467. The Flyers have seen 2,025 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .872. Philadelphia has compiled 198 power play opportunities and they have scored 29 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 14.65%.

The man protecting the goal in this game is Samuel Ersson. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Ersson has accrued 49 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .485. His save percentage is at .887 for his 3,555 minutes on the ice. Ersson has had 2,593 shots against him and has accrued 2,301 saves. The opposition has been able to score 292 goals versus Ersson in his career and his average for goals against per game is 4.93. He has earned an overall mark of 50-37-12 and he has started in 101 games. Ersson has taken the ice for 107 games throughout his pro hockey career.

In their last game, Montreal played the Panthers in a matchup where the Canadiens notched a win by a score of 3-2. They had 3 power play attempts in this outing but were not able to net one. The Canadiens notched 3 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they tried.

The Canadiens have accumulated 175 goals at even strength and 46 goals (13th in hockey) while having more men on the ice. Montreal has put up 1,919 shots (30th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.52%, while allowing the other team 2,144 shots. For the year, the Montreal Canadiens have a total of 221 goals, 79 points, and a points percentage of .534. They have permitted 245 goals to be scored by of a combination of 199 goals at even strength and 46 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 217 power play opportunities and they have accumulated a power play rate of 21.20%. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 80.26% on their oppositions 233 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 88.6%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Sam Montembeault in net. Montembeault has amassed a career mark of 76-83-27 and has participated in 200 contests. Montembeault's quality start percentage comes in at 52.7% and he has 96 quality starts in his professional career. He has racked up 5,323 saves out of 5,927 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .898. Opponents are averaging 4.46 goals per game and he has surrendered 604 goals in total. He has made the start in 182 games and has played 8,129 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Montreal (-182)

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