Canadiens vs. Predators Prop Bets & AI Predictions (Oct 8, 2026)

Looking for expert NHL player prop predictions for Oct 8, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Canadiens vs Predators matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

Canadiens Preview:

Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Canadiens players:

  • Cole Caufield has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 10% of his Last 10 Games.
  • Chris Kreider has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Predators Preview:

Here are some recent player performance metrics for the top Predators players:

  • Filip Forsberg has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 20% of his Last 10 Games.
  • Matthew Wood has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 20% of his Last 10 Games.

Roster Outlook

Canadiens Predators
Starting Goalie Starting Goalie
Jakub Dobes Juuse Saros
Line 1 Line 1
  • Nick Suzuki (C)
  • Cole Caufield (W)
  • Chris Kreider (W)
  • Steven Stamkos (W)
  • Alexander Kerfoot (W)
  • Ryan O’Reilly (C)
Line 2 Line 2
  • Kirby Dach (W)
  • Juraj Slafkovsky (W)
  • Alex Newhook (W)
  • Matthew Wood (C)
  • Nils Hoglander (W)
  • Filip Forsberg (W)
Line 3 Line 3
  • Phillip Danault (C)
  • Zachary Bolduc (W)
  • Alexandre Texier (W)
  • Mavrik Bourque (C)
  • Jonathan Marchessault (W)
  • Ross Colton (W)
Line 4 Line 4
  • Florian Xhekaj (W)
  • Josh Anderson (W)
  • Jake Evans (C)
  • Jack Drury (C)
  • Adam Edstrom (W)
  • William Trudeau
Defense Pairs Defense Pairs
  • Mike Matheson (D)
  • Noah Dobson (D)
  • Alexandre Carrier (D)
  • Lane Hutson (D)
  • Arber Xhekaj (D)
  • Jayden Struble (D)
  • Nicolas Hague (D)
  • Roman Josi (D)
  • Nick Perbix (D)
  • Brady Skjei (D)
  • Adam Wilsby (D)

Canadiens

Starting Goalie
Jakub Dobes
Line 1
  • Nick Suzuki (C)
  • Cole Caufield (W)
  • Chris Kreider (W)
Line 2
  • Kirby Dach (W)
  • Juraj Slafkovsky (W)
  • Alex Newhook (W)
Line 3
  • Phillip Danault (C)
  • Zachary Bolduc (W)
  • Alexandre Texier (W)
Line 4
  • Florian Xhekaj (W)
  • Josh Anderson (W)
  • Jake Evans (C)
Defense Pairs
  • Mike Matheson (D)
  • Noah Dobson (D)
  • Alexandre Carrier (D)
  • Lane Hutson (D)
  • Arber Xhekaj (D)
  • Jayden Struble (D)

Predators

Starting Goalie
Juuse Saros
Line 1
  • Steven Stamkos (W)
  • Alexander Kerfoot (W)
  • Ryan O’Reilly (C)
Line 2
  • Matthew Wood (C)
  • Nils Hoglander (W)
  • Filip Forsberg (W)
Line 3
  • Mavrik Bourque (C)
  • Jonathan Marchessault (W)
  • Ross Colton (W)
Line 4
  • Jack Drury (C)
  • Adam Edstrom (W)
  • William Trudeau
Defense Pairs
  • Nicolas Hague (D)
  • Roman Josi (D)
  • Nick Perbix (D)
  • Brady Skjei (D)
  • Adam Wilsby (D)

Recent Form

Canadiens

Last 5 Games (2-3)

Date Opponent Result Score
Oct 6 vs CAR L 4-6
Oct 3 vs PIT L 5-6
Sep 29 vs TOR W 3-2
Sep 26 vs OTT W 4-2
May 29 vs CAR L 1-6

Predators

Last 5 Games (2-3)

Date Opponent Result Score
Oct 6 vs TOR L 4-5
Oct 3 vs DAL W 2-1
Oct 1 vs MIN L 1-3
Sep 26 vs CAR L 0-6
Sep 22 vs TB W 3-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best player prop bets for Canadiens vs Predators?

  • Cole Caufield from Canadiens has a Shots on Goal line of 3.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 10% of his Last 10 Games.

  • Filip Forsberg from Predators has a Shots on Goal line of 2.5 on FanDuel Sportsbook. He has hit this in 20% of his Last 5 Games & 20% of his Last 10 Games.

What time does Canadiens vs Predators start?

The game is scheduled for 10/8/2026, 7:00:00 PM.

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