The Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes meet in Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. The game will be broadcast live on TNT.
The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6 (-119o / -102u). The Hurricanes are a -207 favorite to win outright, while the Canadiens are +170 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Canadiens vs. Hurricanes predictions and NHL picks.
Canadiens vs Hurricanes Prediction
- Canadiens vs Hurricanes Pick: Canadiens +1.5 at Polymarket (-135 | Play to -140)
My best bet for Canadiens vs. Hurricanes is Canadiens +1.5. For updated odds, visit our NHL odds page.
Canadiens vs Hurricanes Odds, Pick
| Canadiens Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -149 | 6 -119o / -102u | +170 |
| Hurricanes Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +123 | 6 -119o / -102u | -207 |
- Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+123 ), Canadiens +1.5 (-149)
- Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Over/Under: 6 (-119o / -102u)
- Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Moneyline: Canadiens +170, Hurricanes -207
Canadiens vs Hurricanes NHL Polymarket Odds
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Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Preview
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Canadiens got off to a strong start in this series, winning Game 1 on the road with a 6-2 victory over the Hurricanes. While it remains to be seen whether the Canadiens can win both road games to open the series, there is value on the +1.5 puck line for them to keep the game close.
Montreal has been consistent this postseason, keeping games competitive even in defeat. Through 15 playoff games, the Canadiens have covered the +1.5 puck line in 13 contests.
A key factor in that success has been goaltender Jakub Dobes. He has started all 15 games, posting a .911 save percentage and a 2.48 goals-against average.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
Across the ice, Frederik Andersen is expected to start once again for Carolina. He struggled in Game 1, allowing five goals on 21 shots for a .762 save percentage.
It was another difficult outing for Andersen against Montreal, a team that has given him trouble. Over the past five meetings, he is 1-4 with a .811 save percentage and a 3.52 goals-against average.
With these goaltenders trending in opposite directions, and Andersen’s track record against Montreal, there is value in backing the Canadiens to cover the puck line again.
Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Prediction
There is no denying that Carolina was the stronger two-way team during the regular season. However, Montreal has consistently challenged the Hurricanes.
Dating back to last season, the Canadiens have won each of the past five meetings against the Hurricanes. Carolina could respond in Game 2, but Montreal has shown it can remain competitive.
Carolina has also failed to cover the -1.5 puck line in three of its past four games.
Pick: Canadiens +1.5 at Polymarket (-135 | Play to -140)
