{"id":546563,"date":"2026-04-08T02:06:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/546563\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T02:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:06:09","slug":"panthers-vs-canadiens-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nhl-game-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/546563\/","title":{"rendered":"Panthers vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NHL Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Todd<\/p>\n

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Todd Cordell<\/a>
\n \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/p>\n

12+ years betting experience<\/p>\n

\n Updated:
\nApr 7, 2026 , 10:41 AM ET<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 min read<\/p>\n

Cordell’s prediction: Caufield notches goal No. 50 tonight.<\/p>\n

\"Montreal<\/p>\n

Photo By – Reuters Connect. Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield.<\/p>\n

Cole Caufield is just one goal away from joining Nathan MacKinnon as the only players to reach 50 goals this season.<\/p>\n

My Panthers vs. Canadiens predictions see Caufield hitting that incredible milestone against a Florida team limping to the finish line.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get into my NHL picks<\/a> for Tuesday, April 7.<\/p>\n

Panthers vs Canadiens prediction
\nPanthers vs Canadiens best bet: Cole Caufield anytime goal (-105)<\/p>\n

Cole Caufield<\/a> is in a great spot to score his 50th goal. He\u2019s rested, playing at home, and finds himself in a very favorable matchup.<\/p>\n

The Florida Panthers<\/a> have struggled defensively all season, and things have only gotten worse as they\u2019ve shut key players down and pulled the plug on the year.<\/p>\n

Only the Chicago Blackhawks have allowed more high-danger chances over the past 10 games, which is a recipe for disaster given the Panthers slot 30th in save percentage.<\/p>\n

Caufield has found the back of the net in 55% of his games against Bottom-10 defenses.<\/p>\n

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Juraj Slafkovsky<\/a> skates on Cole Caufield\u2019s opposite wing at 5-on-5 and is also a mainstay on the top power play unit, making him a threat to produce each night.<\/p>\n

Slafkovsky hasn\u2019t gone more than two straight games without a point since November \u2013 and that\u2019s the mark he\u2019s sitting on now.<\/p>\n

Lane Hutson<\/a> has picked up an assist in 75% of his games against Bottom-10 defenses. He is one of the best playmaking defensemen in the sport, and he should be able to pick apart this vulnerable Panthers team with his precision passing.<\/p>\n

Panthers vs Canadiens SGP<\/p>\n

Cole Caufield anytime goal
\nJuraj Slafkovsky Over 0.5 points
\nLane Hutson Over 0.5 assists<\/p>\n

Panthers vs Canadiens odds<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Florida +175 | Montreal -210
\nPuck line: Florida +1.5 (-130) | Montreal -1.5 (+110)
\nOver\/Under: Over 6.5 (-110) | Under 6.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Panthers vs Canadiens trend<\/p>\n

Cole Caufield has scored in four of his past seven games against Florida. Find more NHL betting trends<\/a> for Panthers vs. Canadiens.<\/p>\n

How to watch Panthers vs Canadiens<\/p>\n

Location
\nBell Centre, Montreal, QC<\/p>\n

Date
\nTuesday, April 7, 2026<\/p>\n

Puck drop
\n7:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV
\nSCRIPPS, RDS<\/p>\n

Panthers vs Canadiens latest injuries<\/p>\n

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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\"Todd<\/p>\n

Todd Cordell is a data-driven betting analyst. He uses numbers to help identify value across a wide variety of sports, with NHL being his specialty. Shot props, in particular, have proven to be a very fruitful market. Todd has served as a betting analyst in the public sphere for many years, most recently with theScore covering the NHL and MLB.<\/p>\n

When not writing about sports betting, Todd stays busy analyzing the New Jersey Devils with a fine-tooth comb for InfernalAccess, his Devils-centric blog. Todd attended Sheridan College and graduated in 2014 with a diploma in print journalism.<\/p>\n

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