- The Golden Knights are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Canadiens
- Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: SCRI | TSN2 | RDS
The Vegas Golden Knights (25-14) visit Bell Centre to take on the Montreal Canadiens (28-17) on Jan. 27 in Montreal, QC, Canada. The puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 pm.
The Golden Knights are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+195).
The Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Golden Knights vs. Canadiens Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Golden Knights | -1.5 +195 | 6.5 -110 | -118 |
| Canadiens | +1.5 -235 | 6.5 -110 | -110 |
Golden Knights vs Canadiens Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Golden Knights will win this game with 54.4% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Golden Knights vs Canadiens Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Canadiens will cover the spread with 51.6% 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
Golden Knights Best Bets & Trends
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+10.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 3P Puck Line in 15 of their last 25 away games (+8.25 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 away games (+6.85 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have covered the 2P Puck Line in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Vegas Golden Knights have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+5.00 Units / 30% ROI)
Canadiens Best Bets & Trends
- The Montreal Canadiens have covered the Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+10.30 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+9.70 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games at home (+6.30 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the 1P Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+3.80 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Montreal Canadiens have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.60 Units / 33% ROI)
Golden Knights Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Golden Knights are 17-34 against the spread this NHL season (-11.55 Units / -19.79% ROI).
- Golden Knights are 25-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.3 Units /-17.33% ROI
- Golden Knights are 28-20 when betting the Over for +6.25 Units / 11.01% ROI
- Golden Knights are 20-28 when betting the Under for -10.35 Units /-18.42% ROI
Canadiens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Canadiens are 29-23 against the spread this NHL season (+4.4 Units /5.31% ROI).
- Canadiens are 28-24 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.55 Units / 4.12% ROI
- Canadiens are 32-18 when betting the Over for +12 Units / 21.03% ROI
- Canadiens are 18-32 when betting the Under for -17.85 Units / -30.99% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Canadiens vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | +145 |
| Jack Eichel (Veg) | +165 |
| Mark Stone (Veg) | +175 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev (VEG) | +195 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | +200 |
| Tomas Hertl (VEG) | +210 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Canadiens vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -175 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | 1.5 +165 | 1.5 -225 |
| Mitch Marner (VEG) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +150 |
| Lane Hutson (MTL) | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Canadiens vs Golden Knights
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Noah Dobson (MTL) | 1.5 -125 | 1.5 -105 |
| Nick Suzuki (MTL) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +120 |
| Mitch Marner (VEG) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +115 |
| Lane Hutson (MTL) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Cole Caufield (MTL) | 2.5 -165 | 2.5 +125 |
Golden Knights: Keys to the Game vs. Canadiens
The Golden Knights were 48-31 (.608) last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 72-56 (.562) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Golden Knights are 23-10 (.697) when creating 5 or more rush chances this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .542
The Golden Knights are 117-93 (.557) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Canadiens: Keys to the Game vs. Golden Knights
The Canadiens are 96-117 (.451) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Canadiens are 5-83 (.057) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .128
The Canadiens are 4-2 (.667) when recording 35 or more shots on goal this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .499
The Canadiens were 3-30 (.091) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
Golden Knights Offensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights had 12.2 slot shots per game in 5v5 situations last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10.2
The Golden Knights had 963 slot shots in 5v5 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights had 15.4 slot shots per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13.6
The Golden Knights have scored 16 power play goals in the third period this season — most among NHL Teams
Canadiens Offensive Stats & Trends
The Canadiens have drawn 13 penalties in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Canadiens have 334 rush chances this season — 10th 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 scored on 24% of second chance opportunities in the third period since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 16%
Golden Knights Defensive Stats & Trends
The Golden Knights have allowed 11 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 9 forecheck chances in overtime since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 7 forecheck chances in overtime this season — most among NHL Teams
The Golden Knights have allowed 0.41 expected goals per game against the power play this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.63
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 opponents to score on 31% of rush chances in overtime last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Canadiens have allowed opponents to score on 7% of rush chances in the first period since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
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
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