- The Canadiens are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Blue Jackets
- Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: TSN2 | RDS | FDOH
The Columbus Blue Jackets (38-22) visit Bell Centre to take on the Montreal Canadiens (39-21) on Mar. 26 in Montreal, QC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Canadiens are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+185).
The Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Canadiens will win this game with 56.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blue Jackets will cover the spread with 53.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Blue Jackets Best Bets & Trends
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 2P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+15.75 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have hit the 2P Moneyline in 13 of their last 25 games (+9.75 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 games (+7.25 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Columbus Blue Jackets have covered the Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+6.50 Units / 17% ROI)
Canadiens Best Bets & Trends
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+8.35 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the 2P Puck Line in 13 of their last 20 games (+7.40 Units / 26% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 12 of their last 25 games at home (+7.40 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+6.75 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+6.10 Units / 23% ROI)
Blue Jackets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blue Jackets are 38-33 against the spread this NHL season (-0.65 Units / -0.56% ROI).
- Blue Jackets are 38-33 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.35 Units /6.4% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 33-36 when betting the Over for -6.9 Units / -8.73% ROI
- Blue Jackets are 36-33 when betting the Under for -0.25 Units /-0.32% ROI
Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 40-30 against the spread this NHL season (+10.45 Units /9.49% ROI).
- Canadiens are 39-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.5 Units / 6.55% ROI
- Canadiens are 42-26 when betting the Over for +12.8 Units / 16.33% ROI
- Canadiens are 26-42 when betting the Under for -19.95 Units / -26.01% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Canadiens vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 0.5 -165 | 0.5 +125 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 0.5 -155 | 0.5 +115 |
| Damon Severson (CBJ) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -220 |
| Ivan Provorov (CBJ) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Conor Garland (CBJ) | 0.5 +170 | 0.5 -235 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Canadiens vs Blue Jackets
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko (CBJ) | 2.5 -110 | 2.5 -120 |
| Adam Fantilli (CBJ) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
| Conor Garland (CBJ) | 1.5 +115 | 1.5 -155 |
| Zach Werenski (CBJ) | 3.5 +125 | 3.5 -165 |
| Zachary Bolduc (MTL) | 1.5 -110 | 1.5 -120 |
Blue Jackets: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Blue Jackets are 96-125 (.434) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 7-14 (.333) when tied after the first period this season — tied for 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blue Jackets are 2-21 (.087) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .167
The Blue Jackets are 40-59 (.404) when recording less than 30 shots on goal since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .475
Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Blue Jackets
The Canadiens are 38-30 (.559) this season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens are 102-119 (.462) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens are 26-1 (.963) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .833
The Canadiens are 25-11 (.694) when having 3 or more xG. this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .599
Blue Jackets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets scored on 20% of rush chances while leading last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Blue Jackets had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Blue Jackets have secondary assisted on 5 goals in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets scored on 14% of rush chances last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Canadiens Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Canadiens have 3.6 points per game while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.8
The Canadiens have secondary assisted on 188 goals this season — 4th most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
Blue Jackets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blue Jackets allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime last season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 13 second chance scoring opportunities in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Blue Jackets have allowed 0.3 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Canadiens Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens allowed 2.4 rush chances per game in the third period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Canadiens allowed opponents to score on 31% of rush chances in overtime last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Canadiens have allowed 0.2 high danger chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
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