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 20:00 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.

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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-6-4	3	.892	0

Brandon Bussi (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	25-4-1	2.4	.898	2

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.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 3 - 2 Hurricanes

The Canadiens can be backed at +950 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

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

2-0

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

2-1

Canadiens

+1600

Hurricanes

+1400

3-0

Canadiens

+4000

Hurricanes

+2800

3-1

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+1600

3-2

Canadiens

+950

Hurricanes

+800

4-0

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+3000

4-1

Canadiens

+2000

Hurricanes

+1300

4-2

Canadiens

+1900

Hurricanes

+1300

4-3

Canadiens

+1150

Hurricanes

+1000

5-0

Canadiens

+10000

Hurricanes

+5000

5-1

Canadiens

+3500

Hurricanes

+1900

5-2

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+1300

5-3

Canadiens

+2800

Hurricanes

+2000

5-4

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+1900

6-0

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+7500

6-1

Canadiens

+9000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-2

Canadiens

+4500

Hurricanes

+2400

6-3

Canadiens

+4000

Hurricanes

+2500

6-4

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

6-5

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+5000

7-0

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+12000

7-1

Canadiens

+14000

Hurricanes

+7000

7-2

Canadiens

+12000

Hurricanes

+6000

7-3

Canadiens

+8000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-4

Canadiens

+8000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-5

Canadiens

+12000

Hurricanes

+10000

7-6

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+11000

8-1

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+11000

8-2

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+10000

8-3

Canadiens

+12500

Hurricanes

+11000

8-4

Canadiens

+15000

Hurricanes

+10000

8-5

Canadiens

+15000

Hurricanes

+13000

9-2

Canadiens

+15000

Hurricanes

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes 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 latest Moneyline betting odds give Carolina Hurricanes a 62% chance of winning this game which means they’re overwhelming -164 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Montreal Canadiens, you will find +136 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 +112.

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Moneyline

Canadiens

+136

Hurricanes

-164

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+225

Tie

+335

Hurricanes

-106

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-175

Hurricanes -1.5

+142

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-139

Over 6.5

+112

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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

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