Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Canadiens

The Columbus Blue Jackets go up against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, April 11.

There is an appealing -139 when it comes to Under 6.5 goals which is our confident prediction. The Blue Jackets and the Canadiens might not light the lamp too many times.

Columbus Blue Jackets were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 5-0 loss against Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Blue Jackets won the shots on goal, 35 to 24.

Montreal Canadiens last game was a 2-1 home win. This victory over Tampa Bay Lightning at Bell Centre made it back-to-back victories. Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield scored one goal each. Goalie Jakub Dobes made a total of 17 saves (.944).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw the Habs claim a 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets at Bell Centre. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen eight Habs wins.

Starting Goalies

Jet Greaves (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-19-9	2.6	.908	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)

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

2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 1.6 goals from 24.1 shots on goal, with a 7.1% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have given up 3.1 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 74.2%.

Mason Marchment is the top points scorer with 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, with Kirill Marchenko recording 7 points, 1 goal and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jet Greaves have a 2.62 goal against average with a .907 save percentage.

The Habs have 9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 23.7 shots on goal, with a 6.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.8 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 5.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 96.1%.

The top points scorer is Cole Caufield with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, while Nick Suzuki is next in line after registering 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 1.68 GAA with a .948 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

Take on Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

There might not be lots of goals in this NHL matchup. There’s a case to be made for betting Under the line considering the odds of -139 available.

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Key Blue Jackets vs Canadiens stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Blue Jackets games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Blue Jackets games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Canadiens games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Canadiens games.

Under 6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of landing a return. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mason Marchment Over 1.5 Shots -154

Mason Marchment (Blue Jackets) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games on the road. We recommend backing the -154 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 1 - 5 Canadiens

There could be merit in backing the Canadiens to win 5-1. Odds of +2200 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Canadiens

1-0

Blue Jackets

+5500

Canadiens

+5500

2-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Canadiens

+4500

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1600

Canadiens

+1400

3-0

Blue Jackets

+4000

Canadiens

+3000

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2000

Canadiens

+1800

3-2

Blue Jackets

+900

Canadiens

+800

4-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Canadiens

+3500

4-1

Blue Jackets

+1900

Canadiens

+1400

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1700

Canadiens

+1400

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1050

Canadiens

+950

5-0

Blue Jackets

+9000

Canadiens

+6000

5-1

Blue Jackets

+3300

Canadiens

+2200

5-2

Blue Jackets

+2000

Canadiens

+1500

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2500

Canadiens

+2000

5-4

Blue Jackets

+2000

Canadiens

+1900

6-0

Blue Jackets

+13000

Canadiens

+9000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+7500

Canadiens

+5000

6-2

Blue Jackets

+4000

Canadiens

+2800

6-3

Blue Jackets

+3400

Canadiens

+2500

6-4

Blue Jackets

+5000

Canadiens

+4500

6-5

Blue Jackets

+5000

Canadiens

+4500

7-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Canadiens

+13000

7-1

Blue Jackets

+12500

Canadiens

+8000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+10000

Canadiens

+6600

7-3

Blue Jackets

+7000

Canadiens

+5000

7-4

Blue Jackets

+7000

Canadiens

+6000

7-5

Blue Jackets

+11000

Canadiens

+10000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+11000

Canadiens

+11000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+11000

Canadiens

+13000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+11000

Canadiens

+11000

8-3

Blue Jackets

+11000

Canadiens

+12000

8-4

Blue Jackets

+13000

Canadiens

+10000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+13000

Canadiens

+13000

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Columbus Blue Jackets 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Montreal Canadiens as -130 favorites for this game, implying that they are 56% likely to win. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Columbus Blue Jackets are trading at +108.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -100.

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Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+108

Canadiens

-130

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+188

Tie

+325

Canadiens

+114

Puck Line

Blue Jackets +1.5

-233

Canadiens -1.5

+184

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 1.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.20 pts and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 24.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.7
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 16.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 13.4
• Blocks: 11.5
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 23.4
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 13.3
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 24.2
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 5

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