Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 01 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens meet the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, January 1.

Under 6.5 looks set to be on the cards and you can get an appealing -133 that this happens. The Canadiens and the Hurricanes might not have enough scoring power.

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Montreal Canadiens triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road where Florida Panthers were beaten 3-2 (OT) at Amerant Bank Arena. Nick Suzuki scored two goals and Cole Caufield registered the other. Goalie Sam Montembeault stopped 28 shots (.933).

Carolina Hurricanes have enjoyed two home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last game when losing 5-1 on the road against Pittsburgh Penguins. Canes managed 28 shots and Mark Jankowski recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-2 in favor of the Habs when they last played the Canes, with the encounter taking place at Bell Centre. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in eight Canes victories.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-5-3	2.9	.894	0

Brandon Bussi (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-1-1	2.1	.912	1

6 wins, 1 loss and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 18.9% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 2.4 goals from 27.2 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Lane Hutson is the top points scorer with 16 points, all of which were assists, with Juraj Slafkovsky recording 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Fowler have a 3.16 goal against average with a .883 save percentage.

The Canes have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 30.0 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.1%.

The top points scorer is Andrei Svechnikov with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, while Sebastian Antero Aho is next in line after registering 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Brandon Bussi have a 2.07 GAA with a .917 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The -133 available that this NHL clash goes under the 6.5 goal line certainly looks appealing. Our pick is that the teams’ combined goals will fall short of the mark.

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Key Canadiens vs Hurricanes stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Canadiens games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Hurricanes games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Hurricanes games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Hurricanes games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 57.1% likelihood of our pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Nikolaj Ehlers Under 2.5 Shots -154

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes) has failed to cover the 2.5 shots on goal total in 9 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting the same thing to happen here, with this Shots on Goal bet available at -154.

Latest Nikolaj Ehlers Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+250

First

+1600

Assists

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 3 - 2 Hurricanes

The Canadiens can be backed at +1050 to triumph by a 3-2 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Hurricanes

1-0

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+4000

2-1

Canadiens

+1700

Hurricanes

+1300

3-0

Canadiens

+4500

Hurricanes

+2500

3-1

Canadiens

+2400

Hurricanes

+1600

3-2

Canadiens

+1050

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Canadiens

+6600

Hurricanes

+2800

4-1

Canadiens

+2400

Hurricanes

+1150

4-2

Canadiens

+2000

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Canadiens

+1200

Hurricanes

+950

5-0

Canadiens

+12000

Hurricanes

+4500

5-1

Canadiens

+4500

Hurricanes

+1700

5-2

Canadiens

+2500

Hurricanes

+1300

5-3

Canadiens

+3000

Hurricanes

+2000

5-4

Canadiens

+2400

Hurricanes

+1900

6-0

Canadiens

+2400

Hurricanes

+6600

6-1

Canadiens

+10000

Hurricanes

+3500

6-2

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+2200

6-3

Canadiens

+4500

Hurricanes

+2400

6-4

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

7-0

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+10000

7-1

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+6000

7-2

Canadiens

+13000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-3

Canadiens

+9000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-4

Canadiens

+9000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-5

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+10000

7-6

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+11000

8-1

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+10000

8-2

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+9000

8-3

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+10000

8-4

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+9000

8-5

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+12500

9-2

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Carolina Hurricanes a 68% chance of winning this game which means they’re overwhelming -208 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Montreal Canadiens, you will find +172 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +110.

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Moneyline

Canadiens

+172

Hurricanes

-208

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+275

Tie

+340

Hurricanes

-127

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-145

Hurricanes -1.5

+118

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

You will find Sebastian Aho at +1100 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favorite. There’s the chance to get +155 that he finds the net at anytime.

Player Goals

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+155

Anytime

+1100

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+180

Anytime

+1200

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+190

Anytime

+1100

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+225

Anytime

+1400

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+250

Anytime

+1600

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+260

Anytime

+1500

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+290

Anytime

+1600

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+300

Anytime

+1900

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+300

Anytime

+1800

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

First

+310

Anytime

+2000

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+333

Anytime

+2200

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

First

+375

Anytime

+1900

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+475

Anytime

+3000

Jesperi Kotkaniemi (Hurricanes)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+500

Anytime

+2500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

First

+550

Anytime

+3300

Brendan Gallagher (Canadiens)

First

+600

Anytime

+3500

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

First

+650

Anytime

+3500

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Mike Matheson (Canadiens)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Jalen Chatfield (Hurricanes)

First

+900

Anytime

+5500

Mike Reilly (Hurricanes)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Joe Veleno (Canadiens)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+115

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-105

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Mike Matheson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-100

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-120

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-154

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-135

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats 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 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.1
• Blocks: 14.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.6
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 12.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 21.1
• Giveaways: 13.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 16.7
• Faceoff Wins : 30.6
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 6.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.8
• Blocks: 18.4
• Faceoff Wins : 31.4
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 6

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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