The matchup features a projected total of 6.4 goals, supporting an Over 5.5 bet. Carolina and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 55 of 92 games this season. Montreal has played 60 games that ended with more than 5.5 total goals. The two teams combine to score seven goals per matchup, exceeding the game total by 1.5. Opponents of both teams average 5.9 combined goals per game, also above the projected total. The moneyline lean favors Montreal for an upset, with a prediction of Montreal 4-3 Carolina. Carolina is strong when favored, while Montreal has a solid underdog record.
"Pick OU: Over 5.5 (Computer projecting 6.4 goals) Carolina and its opponent have gone over 5.5 combined goals in 55 of 92 games this season. Montreal has played 60 games this season that ended with more than 5.5 total goals. These two teams combine to score seven goals per matchup, 1.5 more than this game's total. Opponents of these two teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this outing's total."
"Prediction: Montreal 4 - Carolina 3 Moneyline: Hurricanes (-137), Canadiens (+114) In the 82 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 57-25 in those games. In games it has played with moneyline odds of -137 or shorter, Carolina has compiled a 48-19 record (winning 71.6% of its games). The Canadiens have claimed an upset victory in 33, or 66.0%, of the 50 games they have played as an underdog this season. Montreal is 12-10 when sportsbooks have listed them as underdogs of +114 or longer on the moneyline."
"When: Monday, May 25, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: TNT Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec Watch the NHL all season long on ESPN+!"
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