Away Team
Record 11-3-4
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 8-10-0 ATS
Road 6-1-1 road
Standings
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Schedule
Puck Drop Countdown
10:50:10
Start Time 7:10 PM EST
Date 12, 2026
Venue TD Garden
Where To Watch NESN
Where To Stream NESN 360
Season Series 2026-27 regular season: first meeting; 2025-26 series: Montreal won 2 of 4 meetings.

Boston brings a 14-4 puck-line record and an 8-1-0 home record into this Atlantic Division rivalry, while Montreal has earned points in seven of its last ten games without a regulation loss.

Home Team
Record 13-4-1
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 14-4-0 ATS
Home 8-1-0 home
Analysis Updated: 7:33 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 7:33 AM ET
Odds Updated: 8:19 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
BOS -1.5
Open: BOS -1.5
Market Steady

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Moneyline
BOS -125
Open: BOS -115
Favorite Taking Support

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Total
6.5
Open: 6.5
Total Steady

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Best Free Prop Pick

FREE PROP
JJ Peterka Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
Cole Caufield has 11 goals on 59 shots through 18 games. David Pastrnak has 24 points and 64 shots in 18 games. Caufield recorded 3 goals and 5 points across his last 5 games.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | BOS -1.5
Best Home Moneyline
BetUS | BOS -120
Best Over Line
BetMGM | 6
Best Away Spread
FanDuel | MON +1.5
Best Away Moneyline
BetRivers | MON +107
Best Under Line
FanDuel | 6.5
Updated 8:19 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +105
BOS -126
O 6.5
U 6.5
DraftKingsMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +105
BOS -125
O 6.5
U 6.5
BetMGMMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +105
BOS -125
O 6
U 6
BetRiversMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +107
BOS -125
O 6.5
U 6.5
FanaticsMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +105
BOS -125
O 6.5
U 6.5
BovadaMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +105
BOS -125
O 6
U 6
BetOnline.agMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +107
BOS -121
O 6
U 6
LowVig.agMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +107
BOS -121
O 6
U 6
MyBookie.agMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +101
BOS -124
O 6
U 6
BetUSMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +100
BOS -120
O 6
U 6
CaesarsMON +1.5
BOS -1.5
MON +103
BOS -121
O 6
U 6

Injury Report

Montreal enters with Ivan Demidov sidelined by a lower-body injury and goaltender Sam Montembeault listed on injured reserve. Defenseman Mike Matheson has a lower-body issue, with his availability requiring a final lineup check; his absence would affect defensive deployment. Boston placed rookie James Hagens on injured reserve after he was hurt November 5, then recalled Mikey Eyssimont. Confirm the final scratches and starting goaltenders before assessing the price.

Key Players

Montreal
Cole Caufield
Caufield has 11 goals and 17 points through 18 games this season.
Boston
David Pastrnak
Pastrnak has 8 goals, 16 assists and 64 shots across 18 appearances.

Key Matchup Edge

Boston has allowed 41 goals in 18 games, versus 55 for Montreal, and owns a 14-4 puck-line record. The Bruins are also 8-1-0 at TD Garden. Montreal counters with a 6-1-1 road mark and 11 goals from Cole Caufield, so Boston has the defensive statistical edge without an automatic two-goal margin.

3 Things to Watch

  • Boston defensive goals allowed versus Montreal offense
  • Bruins 14-4 season puck-line performance
  • Caufield and Pastrnak shot generation

Betting Breakdown

Boston and Montreal meet Thursday at TD Garden in an early Atlantic Division contest between teams separated by one standings point. The Bruins enter 13-4-1 after defeating Florida 4-1, while the Canadiens stand 11-3-4 following a 2-1 overtime defeat to Minnesota. Boston has permitted 41 goals across 18 games, compared with Montreal's 55, an important distinction against two productive forward groups. The puck-line numbers are even more striking: the Bruins have covered in 14 of 18 games, while Montreal is 8-10 against the puck line despite its excellent standings record. Boston is 8-1-0 on home ice, but Montreal's 6-1-1 away mark shows it has traveled well. Recent rivalry results do not point consistently toward either side: Montreal won 3-2 in March and 6-2 in Boston last December, but Boston won the January home meeting 4-3. A 6.5-goal total was available in the November 11 market snapshot. Starting-goaltender confirmations, Montreal's defensive injury situation and the final line remain essential pregame checks.

Montreal Betting Outlook

Montreal arrives with an 11-3-4 record and a 6-1-1 mark on the road. Its last five games produced three wins and two overtime losses, including victories against Toronto and Utah before a 2-1 overtime setback against Minnesota. Cole Caufield has scored 11 goals and registered 17 points in 18 appearances, giving Montreal a proven finishing option. Yet the Canadiens are only 8-10 against the puck line, so their strong straight-up record does not translate into routine covers. The absences of Ivan Demidov and Sam Montembeault and uncertainty around Mike Matheson warrant attention before assessing matchup-specific offensive and defensive advantages.

Boston Betting Outlook

Boston brings a 13-4-1 record, including an 8-1-0 home mark, into this division matchup. The Bruins have won four of their last five games, most recently beating Florida 4-1 after victories over Pittsburgh, Vegas and Chicago. David Pastrnak has 24 points, comprising eight goals and 16 assists, along with 64 shots through 18 games. The team has allowed just 41 goals, a notable defensive advantage relative to Montreal, and has gone 14-4 against the puck line. Rookie James Hagens remains sidelined, leaving Boston to adjust its forward depth, but the established scoring group and strong home results provide a measurable foundation.

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Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins FAQ

What is the current spread for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

The current home spread is BOS -1.5, while the away spread is MON +1.5.

How far has the spread moved for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

The spread opened at BOS -1.5 and is now BOS -1.5.

What is the current moneyline for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

The current moneyline is MON +105 / BOS -125.

How far has the moneyline moved for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

The moneyline opened at MON -105 / BOS -115 and is now MON +105 / BOS -125.

What is the current total for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

The current total is 6.5.

How far has the total moved for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

The total opened at 6.5 and is now 6.5.

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What is the best free prop bet for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

JJ Peterka Over 1.5 Shots on Goal

What is the biggest matchup edge for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

Boston has allowed 41 goals in 18 games, versus 55 for Montreal, and owns a 14-4 puck-line record. The Bruins are also 8-1-0 at TD Garden. Montreal counters with a 6-1-1 road mark and 11 goals from Cole Caufield, so Boston has the defensive statistical edge without an automatic two-goal margin.

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Matchup Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins
Game Date 12, 2026
Venue TD Garden
RECENT COMPLETED PICKS

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23-28 45.1% WIN
GAME
LEAN
WIN %
UNITS
RESULT
CAR@LV
CARTER HART OVER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED
52.8%
2
WIN
LV@CAR
JALEN CHATFIELD UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@LV
JEREMY LAUZON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
52.6%
2
LOSS
LV@CAR
CARTER HART UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
53.2%
3
LOSS
LV@CAR
RASMUS ANDERSSON UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.2%
4
LOSS
MON@CAR
LANE HUTSON UNDER 0.5 ASSTS
54.1%
4
LOSS
CAR@MON
FREDERIK ANDERSEN UNDER 20.5 SAVES
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@MON
FREDRICK ANDERSON UNDER 20.5 SAVES
54.2%
4
WIN
CAR@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.8%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
MON +171
52.7%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
JAKUB DOBES UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
54.0%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
ALEX NEWHOOK OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.7%
3
WIN
LV@ANA
PAVEL MINTYUKOV OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
NICK SUZUKI UNDER 0.5 ASST
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 0.5 POINTS
53.2%
3
LOSS
COL@MIN
SCOTT WEDGEWOOD OVER 25.5 SAVES
53.8%
3
LOSS
ANA@LV
RASMUS ANDERSSON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.6%
4
LOSS
DET@BUF
OVER 6
54.5%
3
WIN
OTT@DET
OVER 5.5
54.4%
4
LOSS
CAR@CLB
CAR -135
60.9%
4
LOSS
LA@NYR
LA -115
53.7%
3
WIN
FLA@CHI
OVER 5.5
57.1%
3
WIN
CLB@PIT
PIT -120
54.7%
3
LOSS
MIN@BUF
BUF -120
55.6%
4
LOSS
NSH@COL
UNDER 6.5
53.8%
3
LOSS
CGY@CHI
CHI -118
54.8%
3
LOSS
DAL@ANA
DAL -116
54.0%
3
LOSS
FLA@BUF
BUF -115
55.8%
4
LOSS
NJ@WPG
WPG -122
55.5%
4
WIN
NSH@CGY
CGY -118
57.5%
4
LOSS
BUF@CLB
BUF -108
59.7%
4
LOSS
WPG@TOR
TOR -133
58.8%
4
WIN
WAS@FLA
FLA -118
56.6%
3
WIN
MIN@WPG
MIN -113
55.1%
4
WIN
PHI@CHI
PHI -125
56.1%
4
WIN
DAL@DET
DAL -125
58.0%
6
LOSS
ANA@CLB
ZACH WERENSKI OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.4%
4
LOSS
NSH@STL
NSH -105
53.3%
3
WIN
OTT@WPG
OVER 5.5
54.0%
3
LOSS
TB@NYI
TB -130
60.9%
6
LOSS
MIN@CGY
MIN -115
56.5%
6
LOSS
PIT@TB
UNDER 6.5
54.8%
3
LOSS
TOR@FLA
OVER 6
53.8%
3
PUSH
MON@LV
OVER 6
54.4%
4
LOSS
PHI@FLA
SAM BENNETT UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.1%
4
LOSS
BOS@NYI
MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 ASSTS
54.4%
4
LOSS
CLB@WAS
OVER 6.5
54.2%
3
LOSS
CLB@DET
DET -135
67.0%
6
WIN
STL@PHI
UNDER 5.5
54.6%
4
WIN
CAR@MIN
OVER 6
56.4%
4
WIN
PHI@STL
JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES
54.4%
4
LOSS
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