Closing number
Source: DraftKings.
NSH 5, MTL 2. NSH covered by 4.5, over by 0.5.
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Common opponents
Same opponents, side by side: how each team did, by how much, and whether they covered. Margin is points scored minus allowed; the line is that team's closing spread.
| Opponent |  Predators |  Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
 Maple Leafs | L 4-5 away -1 · +1.5 Covered | W 3-2 away +1 · +1.5 Covered |
Against 1 common opponent: Predators lost by 1.0 on average, 1-0 against the spread. Canadiens won by 1.0 on average, 1-0 against the spread.
Betting form, 2026-27 to date
Nashville WWWWLL
| ATS | Totals | |
|---|---|---|
| All games | 4-3 57%Small sample | 3-4 43% overSmall sample |
| Road | 3-0 100%Small sample | 2-1 67% overSmall sample |
| As underdog | 4-2 67%Small sample | |
| Last 5 | 3-2 60%Small sample |
7 graded games this season. Small sample: read it as a hint, not a trend.
Montreal LLLLLW
| ATS | Totals | |
|---|---|---|
| All games | 2-5 29%Small sample | 5-2 71% overSmall sample |
| Home | 0-4 0%Small sample | 3-1 75% overSmall sample |
| As favorite | 0-4 0%Small sample | |
| Last 5 | 1-4 20%Small sample |
7 graded games this season. Small sample: read it as a hint, not a trend.
NHL, 2027 so far · regular season only · graded vs the closing spread (ESPN odds archive, DraftKings for 100% of games); over-under vs the closing total
Head to head since 2026
| Date | Score | Close | ATS | Total | O-U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | NSH 5, MTL 2 | MTL -1.5 | NSH covered | 6.5 | Over |
Nashville 1-0 ATS in these meetings. 1 meeting is not a trend, and rosters turn over.
NHL, 2027 so far · regular season only · graded vs the closing spread (ESPN odds archive, DraftKings for 100% of games); totals vs the closing total
Side by side
 NSH | MTL  | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-5 | Record | 3-4 |
| 4-3 | Against the spread | 2-5 |
| 3-4 | Over-under | 5-2 |
| +0.5 | Avg cover margin | -0.8 |
| 2.6 | Points per game | 3.3 |
| 3.1 | Points allowed | 3.9 |
Season to date. Stats from ESPN. Points from final scores. Bold is the better number.