The Montreal Canadiens (3-1) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they play the Nashville Predators (2-1-1) at home on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's a look at which club we predict will bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.

Canadiens vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this game expects a final tally of Canadiens 4, Predators 2.

Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-162)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Canadiens (-1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens finished 10-12-22 in overtime games last season as part of an overall record of 40-31-11.
In the 28 games Montreal played that were decided by one goal, it had a 16-4-8 record (good for 40 points).
In the 11 games last season the Canadiens registered just one goal, they went 2-8-1 (five points).
Montreal finished 3-11-4 in the 18 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering 10 points).
The Canadiens were 36-11-6 when they scored three or more goals (to register 78 points).
In the 33 games when Montreal recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 39 points by finishing 16-10-7.
In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal was 18-11-2 (38 points).
The Canadiens' opponent had more shots in 53 games last season. The Canadiens finished 22-21-10 in those contests (54 points).

Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators had a 30-44-8 record last season, and were 6-8-14 in games that required overtime.
Nashville picked up 26 points (9-9-8) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
Last season the Predators scored only one goal in 13 games, and they lost every time.
When Nashville scored a pair of goals last season, they amassed 14 points (4-12-6 record).
The Predators picked up 53 points in their 37 games when they scored three or more goals.
Nashville scored a lone power-play goal in 29 games last season and registered 27 points.
When outshooting its opponent last season, Nashville was 18-18-5 (41 points).
The Predators' opponents had more shots in 39 games last season. The Predators finished 12-24-3 in those games (27 points).

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