Nick Suzuki had three points when Montreal beat Utah, then went without one in a win over Toronto. If you’re backing the Canadiens in Boston, look at how often he scored or assisted in Montreal wins. For David Pastrnak, the comparison is how often he stayed below four shots in Boston losses.
Player props to compare for a Canadiens win
| Player & prop | Odds | With this result | All games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 points |
−210 | 85.2% 46 of 54 Montreal wins 2025–26 and 2026–27 regular seasons |
76.6% 72 of 94 appearances |
| David Pastrnak Under 3.5 shots on goal |
−115 | 80.0% 4 of 5 Boston losses 2026–27 regular season |
38.9% 7 of 18 appearances |
Nick Suzuki over 0.5 points
Suzuki had a point in 46 of 54 Montreal wins across the past two regular seasons, compared with 72 of 94 appearances overall. He’s projected to center Montreal’s top line. The −210 price is steep, even with the two-season record.
In the current season’s archived appearances, Suzuki recorded a point in three of six Montreal wins. He went without a point in two wins over Toronto and another over Detroit. If you see Montreal getting the result through scoring depth, those games show how the point over can miss.
David Pastrnak under 3.5 shots on goal
Pastrnak stayed below four shots in four of five Boston losses this season, including three against St. Louis and one against Carolina. At −115, the under fits a game in which Montreal limits his chances to put pucks on net. His shot count can stay low even if he sets up a goal, as he did against Carolina.
He put five shots on net in a loss to Minnesota. The under also landed in just 23 of 40 Boston losses across the past two regular seasons, compared with 49 of 95 appearances overall. Five losses give you a small sample, especially against a longer record that’s closer to even.
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Which prop fits a Montreal win?
Suzuki’s over fits if you expect Montreal’s first line to lead the scoring and can justify the price. Pastrnak’s under fits a Montreal win built on limiting his shot volume. If you see Montreal winning an open game with chances at both ends, that gives you less reason to lean on the shots under.
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