Canadiens vs Hurricanes Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NHL, May 23

Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour watches from the bench during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Montréal Canadiens in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
(AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
  • The Hurricanes are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canadiens
  • Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Montreal Canadiens visit Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes on May 23 in Raleigh, NC. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.

The Hurricanes are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+118).

The Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Over/Under is 6 total goals.

Canadiens vs. Hurricanes Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

Canadiens vs Hurricanes Prediction:

The winning team model predicts the Hurricanes will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.

Canadiens vs Hurricanes Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canadiens will cover the spread with 59.8% 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


  • The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 away games (+11.55 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Montreal Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+10.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games (+10.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 1P Game Total Over in their last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • The Montreal Canadiens have covered the 1P Puck Line in 12 of their last 15 games (+7.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 games (+11.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games (+8.25 Units / 60% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the Puck Line in 12 of their last 20 games (+7.95 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 25 games (+7.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Carolina Hurricanes have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+7.30 Units / 73% ROI)

Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Canadiens are 57-40 against the spread this NHL season (+18.25 Units / 11.8% ROI).

  • Canadiens are 57-40 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.5 Units /11.44% ROI
  • Canadiens are 51-42 when betting the Over for +3.65 Units / 3.35% ROI
  • Canadiens are 42-51 when betting the Under for -13.55 Units /-12.82% ROI

Hurricanes Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Hurricanes are 38-53 against the spread this NHL season (-5.8 Units /-5.56% ROI).

  • Hurricanes are 61-30 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.35 Units / 7.72% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 46-44 when betting the Over for -3.05 Units / -2.99% ROI
  • Hurricanes are 44-46 when betting the Under for -5.75 Units / -5.77% ROI

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Hurricanes vs Canadiens

Player Name Odds to Score a Goal
Cole Caufield (MTL) +175
Seth Jarvis (CAR) +195
Andrei Svechnikov (CAR) +200
Sebastian Aho (CAR) +210
Logan Stankoven (CAR) +225
Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) +240

Points Per Game Predictions for Hurricanes vs Canadiens

Player Name Over Under
Jordan Staal (CAR) 0.5 +160 0.5 -220
Jake Evans (MTL) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
K'Andre Miller (CAR) 0.5 +145 0.5 -200
Josh Anderson (MTL) 0.5 +270 0.5 -400
Logan Stankoven (CAR) 0.5 -115 0.5 -115

Shots on Goal Predictions for Hurricanes vs Canadiens

Player Name Over Under
Jordan Staal (CAR) 1.5 -105 1.5 -135
Jaccob Slavin (CAR) 1.5 -125 1.5 -110
K'Andre Miller (CAR) 1.5 +110 1.5 -150
Logan Stankoven (CAR) 2.5 -125 2.5 -110
Taylor Hall (CAR) 2.5 +135 2.5 -185

Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Hurricanes

The Canadiens are 46-33 (.582) this season — 6th 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 33-1 (.971) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .835

The Canadiens are 38-24 (.613) when creating 5 or more rush chances this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .539

Hurricanes: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens

The Hurricanes are 137-84 (.620) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes are 51-28 (.646) this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes are 98-61 (.616) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Hurricanes were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500

The Canadiens have drawn 52 penalties this month — 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%

The Canadiens have secondary assisted on 210 goals this season — tied for 4th most among NHL Teams

The Canadiens have 65 cycle chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have 227 forecheck chances in 5v5 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have 260 forecheck chances this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have secondary assisted on 6 goals while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have recorded 35.2 shots per game this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 29.8

The Canadiens have allowed 6 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Canadiens have 9 successful stick checks in 4v4 situations this month — most among NHL Teams

The Canadiens have allowed 29 high danger chances in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams

The Canadiens have allowed opponents to score on 8% of rush chances this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 17% of cycle chances while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Hurricanes have allowed opponents to score on 13% of cycle chances while tied since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%

The Hurricanes had 151 successful stick checks while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams

The Hurricanes have 1,376 successful stick checks this season — most among NHL Teams


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