- The Jets are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canadiens
- Canadiens vs. Jets Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: RSN | RDS
The Montreal Canadiens (31-17) visit Canada Life Centre to take on the Winnipeg Jets (22-25) on Feb. 4 in Winnipeg, MB. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Jets are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+220).
The Canadiens vs. Jets Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Canadiens vs. Jets Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Canadiens | +1.5 -275 | 6 -102 | -110 |
| Jets | -1.5 +220 | 6 -118 | -110 |
Canadiens vs Jets Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Canadiens will win this game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canadiens vs Jets Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canadiens will cover the spread with 50.9% 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
Canadiens Best Bets & Trends
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+15.30 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 away games (+8.15 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 15 games (+5.00 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.55 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 2P Moneyline in 11 of their last 25 games (+4.55 Units / 15% ROI)
Jets Best Bets & Trends
- The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+7.70 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Winnipeg Jets have covered the 1P Puck Line in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+7.00 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Winnipeg Jets have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+6.70 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Winnipeg Jets have hit the 1P Moneyline in 10 of their last 25 games at home (+6.30 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Winnipeg Jets have covered the Puck Line in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+5.85 Units / 16% ROI)
Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 33-23 against the spread this NHL season (+8.4 Units / 9.16% ROI).
- Canadiens are 31-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.7 Units /7.13% ROI
- Canadiens are 34-20 when betting the Over for +11.7 Units / 18.95% ROI
- Canadiens are 20-34 when betting the Under for -17.95 Units /-29.05% ROI
Jets Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Jets are 27-28 against the spread this NHL season (+0.15 Units /0.18% ROI).
- Jets are 22-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.9 Units / -25.89% ROI
- Jets are 31-23 when betting the Over for +6.45 Units / 10.68% ROI
- Jets are 23-31 when betting the Under for -10.7 Units / -17.58% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Jets vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | +145 |
| Kyle Connor (WIN) | +155 |
| Mark Scheifele (WIN) | +170 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | +195 |
| Juraj Slafkovsky (MTL) | +225 |
| Gabriel Vilardi (WIN) | +250 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Jets vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 0.5 +145 | 0.5 -190 |
| Kyle Connor (WIN) | 1.5 +170 | 1.5 -235 |
| Gabriel Vilardi (WIN) | 0.5 -150 | 0.5 +110 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | 1.5 +170 | 1.5 -235 |
| Lane Hutson (MTL) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Jets vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +125 |
| Kyle Connor (WIN) | 2.5 -150 | 2.5 +110 |
| Gabriel Vilardi (WIN) | 1.5 -145 | 1.5 +105 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +125 |
| Lane Hutson (MTL) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Jets
The Canadiens were 28-3 (.903) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .856
The Canadiens were 3-30 (.091) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
The Canadiens are 11-70 (.136) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .153
The Canadiens are 14-18 (.438) when recording less than 30 shots on goal this season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .502
Jets: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Jets were 55-25 (.688) last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Jets were 30-11 (.732) when allowing less than 30 shots on goal last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .533
The Jets were 42-8 (.840) when creating 14 or more high danger chances last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .568
The Jets were 18-3 (.857) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .556
Canadiens Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens scored on 29% of second chance opportunities in the third period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Canadiens averaged 2.97 expected goals per game last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
The Canadiens scored on 25% of rush chances while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Canadiens had 9 inner slot shots in 4v4 situations last season — tied for 6th most among NHL Teams
Jets Offensive Stats & Trends
The Jets primary assisted on 11 goals in overtime last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Jets scored 11 goals in overtime last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Jets scored 61 power play goals last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Jets primary assisted on 253 goals last season — 4th most among NHL Teams
Canadiens Defensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens allowed opponents to score on 31% of rush chances in overtime last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
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 190 rush chances in the third period last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens allowed 1.1 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 4th highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
Jets Defensive Stats & Trends
The Jets allowed opponents to score on 3% of rush chances in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Jets allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Jets allowed 0.8 goals per game while tied last season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Jets allowed 2.88 expected goals per game last season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
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