- The Wild are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canadiens
- Canadiens vs. Wild Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Montreal Canadiens (31-17) visit Grand Casino Arena to take on the Minnesota Wild (32-14) on Feb. 2 in Saint Paul, MN. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
The Wild are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+170).
The Canadiens vs. Wild Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Canadiens vs. Wild Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Canadiens | +1.5 -210 | 6.5 -115 | +110 |
| Wild | -1.5 +170 | 6.5 -105 | -105 |
Canadiens vs Wild Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Wild will win this game with 62.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Canadiens vs Wild Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Wild will cover the spread with 57.2% 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 2P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 14 games (+6.05 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 away games (+6.05 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 1P Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+4.70 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+4.55 Units / 15% ROI)
Wild Best Bets & Trends
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 25 games (+12.35 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 12 games (+9.70 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+7.45 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have covered the 3P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.80 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Minnesota Wild have hit the 3P Moneyline in 12 of their last 25 games (+5.50 Units / 16% ROI)
Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 32-23 against the spread this NHL season (+7.4 Units / 8.26% ROI).
- Canadiens are 31-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.7 Units /8.78% ROI
- Canadiens are 33-20 when betting the Over for +10.7 Units / 17.64% ROI
- Canadiens are 20-33 when betting the Under for -16.85 Units /-27.76% ROI
Wild Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Wild are 30-26 against the spread this NHL season (+8.25 Units /9.82% ROI).
- Wild are 32-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.45 Units / 3.4% ROI
- Wild are 32-23 when betting the Over for +6.1 Units / 9.62% ROI
- Wild are 23-32 when betting the Under for -10.8 Units / -17.88% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Wild vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 1.5 +145 | 1.5 -200 |
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 0.5 +155 | 0.5 -210 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 0.5 +125 | 0.5 -165 |
| Mats Zuccarello (MIN) | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | 1.5 +180 | 1.5 -250 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Wild vs Canadiens
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov (MIN) | 3.5 +115 | 3.5 -160 |
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko (MIN) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Mats Zuccarello (MIN) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -190 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Wild
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 23-26 (.469) when tied after the second period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Wild: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Wild were undefeated (28-0) when leading after the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .852
The Wild were 39-6 (.867) when scoring 3 or more non-shootout goals last season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .754
The Wild were 27-11 (.711) when having 3 or more xG. last season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .635
The Wild were 12-7 (.632) when recording 35 or more shots on goal last season — 10th 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 scored on 10% of second chance opportunities in the second period last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
The Canadiens scored on 15% of rush chances while trailing last season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Canadiens averaged 2.97 expected goals per game last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Wild Offensive Stats & Trends
The Wild scored on 3% of second chance opportunities in the first period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Wild scored on 7% of cycle chances in the second period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Wild averaged 13.9 high danger chances per game last season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
The Wild averaged 2.95 expected goals per game last season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
Canadiens Defensive Stats & Trends
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 allowed 5.5 high danger chances per game in the third period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 4.7
The Canadiens had 1,298 successful stick checks last season — 6th most among NHL Teams
Wild Defensive Stats & Trends
The Wild allowed opponents to score on 3% of rush chances in the first period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Wild allowed 4 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations last season — 3rd most among NHL Teams
The Wild made 2,327 saves last season — 4th most among NHL Teams
The Wild made 28.7 saves per game last season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 27.3
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