Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators Prediction, 3/28/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs Nashville Predators

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026

Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN

TV: Fanduel Sports Network South

The Montreal Canadiens (40-21-10) are hitting the road to Bridgestone Arena on Saturday where they will take on the Nashville Predators (34-29-9).

The Montreal Canadiens will head into their next game feeling good after earning a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets in their previous game. Montreal accrued 4 penalty minutes in this contest. In addition, they had 2 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Canadiens had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the win. In the game, they scored on 2 of the 20 shots they tried.

While playing at even strength, the Canadiens have surrendered 174 goals while scoring 199 of their own. Montreal Canadiens opponents have tallied 220 power play opportunities (7th in the NHL) and have racked up 52 goals in those attempts. Concerning their scoring capabilities, the Montreal Canadiens have notched 249 goals (5th in the National Hockey League) so far this year and have surrendered 226. Montreal has attempted 1,885 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 13.2%. For the current season, they have scored 90 points and their points percentage comes in at .634. The Canadiens thus far have had 1,963 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .885. Montreal has tallied 202 power play chances and they have tallied 50 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 24.75%.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Jakub Dobes. The opposition has scored 139 goals against Dobes in his pro career and his average for goals against per game is 2.78. Dobes has been involved in 52 contests during his NHL career. His save percentage currently is .901 during his 936 mins guarding the cage. He has earned an overall mark of 31-12-7 and got the start in 50 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Dobes is sitting with 30 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .600. Dobes has seen 1,408 shots against him and has recorded 1,269 total saves.

When they were on the ice last, Nashville faced the Devils in an outing where the Predators went home in defeat by a score of 4-2. They had 1 chance on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Predators converted 2 goals of the 18 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Predators are sitting with 165 goals at even strength and 48 goals (12th in the NHL) while on the power play. Nashville has put up 2,005 shots (19th in hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.62%, while allowing the opposition 2,127 shots. For the year, the Nashville Predators are sitting with 213 goals, 77 points, as well as a points percentage of .535. They have allowed 238 goals to be scored by way of 196 goals at even strength and 42 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 208 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 23.08%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.56% on their opponents 216 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 88.8%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Juuse Saros defending the goal. Saros is sitting with a career record of 228-169-45 and has played in 461 games. Saros' quality start rate comes out to 57.9% and he has 257 quality starts in his hockey career. He has recorded 12,485 saves out of 13,689 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .912. His opposition is averaging 2.71 goals/game and he has relinquished 1,204 goals in total. He has made the start in 444 games and has played 21,752 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal

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