Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Canadiens

The Carolina Hurricanes meet the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Tuesday, March 24.

The -108 available that there are Over 6.5 goals makes plenty of appeal. Our prediction is that the Hurricanes and the Canadiens will combine to make this happen.

Carolina Hurricanes have triumphed in their previous three games. The latest was on the road where Pittsburgh Penguins were beaten 5-1 at PPG PAINTS Arena. Jalen Chatfield was one of five different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Frederik Andersen stopped 18 shots (.947).

Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed back-to-back home wins at Bell Centre. Last time out, New York Islanders were beaten 7-3. Cole Caufield had a hat trick and 2 assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs have claimed back-to-back victories over the Canes. At Bell Centre they won 4-2 before winning 7-5 at Lenovo Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Canes wins.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-14-5	3.1	.874	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-10-4	2.8	.901	0

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 4.1 goals from 34.0 shots on goal, with a 23.1% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 3.5 goals from 23.7 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.5%.

Nikolaj Ehlers is the top points scorer with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, with Seth Jarvis recording 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 2.92 goal against average with a .872 save percentage.

The Habs have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 30.0 shots on goal, with a 23.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

The top points scorer is Nick Suzuki with 17 points, 5 goals and 12 assists, while Juraj Slafkovsky is next in line after registering 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.85 GAA with a .894 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

Join us as we dissect the top Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

The two teams can combine to go over the 6.5 goal line. We’re sweet on this pick and odds of -108 are available when it comes to this NHL encounter.

Incoming team news often impacts the NHL betting lines in significant ways. Our handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each hockey prediction.

Key Hurricanes vs Canadiens stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Hurricanes games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Hurricanes games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Canadiens games.

Over 6.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.8% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cole Caufield Over 2.5 Shots -161

Cole Caufield (Canadiens) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -161.

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 5 - 3 Canadiens

A potentially entertaining bet is going for the Hurricanes to win by a 5-3 scoreline. At odds of +2000, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Canadiens

1-0

Hurricanes

+6000

Canadiens

+6600

2-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Canadiens

+6000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Canadiens

+1700

3-0

Hurricanes

+3500

Canadiens

+4500

3-1

Hurricanes

+2000

Canadiens

+2200

3-2

Hurricanes

+850

Canadiens

+950

4-0

Hurricanes

+4500

Canadiens

+5500

4-1

Hurricanes

+1600

Canadiens

+2000

4-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Canadiens

+1700

4-3

Hurricanes

+950

Canadiens

+1000

5-0

Hurricanes

+7000

Canadiens

+9000

5-1

Hurricanes

+2500

Canadiens

+3300

5-2

Hurricanes

+1500

Canadiens

+1900

5-3

Hurricanes

+2000

Canadiens

+2200

5-4

Hurricanes

+1600

Canadiens

+1700

6-0

Hurricanes

+10000

Canadiens

+13000

6-1

Hurricanes

+5000

Canadiens

+7000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2800

Canadiens

+3500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2400

Canadiens

+3000

6-4

Hurricanes

+4000

Canadiens

+4500

6-5

Hurricanes

+4000

Canadiens

+4000

7-1

Hurricanes

+9000

Canadiens

+12000

7-2

Hurricanes

+6600

Canadiens

+9000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4500

Canadiens

+6000

7-4

Hurricanes

+5000

Canadiens

+6000

7-5

Hurricanes

+8000

Canadiens

+9000

7-6

Hurricanes

+9000

Canadiens

+9000

8-3

Hurricanes

+11000

Canadiens

+14000

8-4

Hurricanes

+9000

Canadiens

+11000

8-5

Hurricanes

+11000

Canadiens

+12500

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Montreal Canadiens Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 57% probability of winning this game, Carolina Hurricanes might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -133 Moneyline betting odds. At +112, Montreal Canadiens are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -122.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Moneyline

Hurricanes

-133

Canadiens

+112

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

+123

Tie

+320

Canadiens

+175

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+180

Canadiens +1.5

-227

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-100

Over 6.5

-122

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Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 33.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 13.4
• Blocks: 21.6
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 36.9
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 19.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 25.7
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 24.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 17.4
• Blocks: 15.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 7.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 22.7
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.5
• Hits: 32.4
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 3.7

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