Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 May 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 Saturday, May 23.

We’re expecting the Canadiens and the Hurricanes to frequently find the net and that leads us to an Over 5.5 prediction. Let’s grab the -133 that this outcome happens.

Montreal Canadiens and Carolina Hurricanes went head-to-head on Thursday night, with the Habs securing a 6-2 win at Lenovo Center.

The Habs had 22 shots on goal. Juraj Slafkovsky bagged 3 points, featuring 2 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Jakub Dobes made a total of 25 saves (.926). The Canes managed 27 shots on goal, with Seth Jarvis and Eric Robinson each scoring one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

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

Frederik Andersen (Expected)

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

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 2.7 goals from 29.6 shots, averaging 5.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.1%.

Nick Suzuki is the top points scorer with 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, with Alex Newhook racking up 9 points, 7 goals and 2 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.48 goal against average with a .915 save percentage.

The Canes have 9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 2.8 goals from 32.0 shots on goal, with a 8.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 1.7 goals from 25.3 shots, averaging 6.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 96.8%.

The top points scorer is Taylor Hall with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, while Jackson Blake is next best after having 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Frederik Andersen have a 1.51 GAA with a .932 SV%, including two shutouts.

Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think betting odds of -133 are really generous when it comes to going over on the total line. The two teams can combine to keep the scoreboard ticking over in this NHL clash.

We put solid research behind every hockey prediction, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key NHL stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions

Key Canadiens vs Hurricanes stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Canadiens games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Canadiens games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Hurricanes games at home.

Over 5.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Seth Jarvis Over 2.5 Shots -175

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -175 available.

Latest Seth Jarvis Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+195

First

+1200

Assists

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 4 - 3 Hurricanes

We’ve picked out a correct score of 4-3 being landed by the Canadiens. You can secure odds of +1300 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Hurricanes

1-0

Canadiens

+5000

Hurricanes

+4500

2-0

Canadiens

+5000

Hurricanes

+3500

2-1

Canadiens

+1500

Hurricanes

+1300

3-0

Canadiens

+4000

Hurricanes

+2000

3-1

Canadiens

+2000

Hurricanes

+1400

3-2

Canadiens

+1100

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+6600

Hurricanes

+2500

4-1

Canadiens

+2000

Hurricanes

+1100

4-2

Canadiens

+1700

Hurricanes

+1200

4-3

Canadiens

+1300

Hurricanes

+1050

5-0

Canadiens

+1300

Hurricanes

+4000

5-1

Canadiens

+5000

Hurricanes

+1700

5-2

Canadiens

+2400

Hurricanes

+1200

5-3

Canadiens

+2800

Hurricanes

+1700

5-4

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+1700

6-0

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+6000

6-1

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+3000

6-2

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+2200

6-3

Canadiens

+4500

Hurricanes

+2000

6-4

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+4000

6-5

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

7-1

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+5500

7-2

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+4000

7-3

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+4500

7-4

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+5500

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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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Carolina Hurricanes are red-hot -204 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 67% chance of winning this game. The market suggests that Montreal Canadiens are least likely to win at +168.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -133.

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Moneyline

Canadiens

+168

Hurricanes

-204

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+270

Tie

+350

Hurricanes

-127

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-149

Hurricanes -1.5

+122

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+110

Over 5.5

-133

Cole Caufield is favorite to be First Goalscorer at +1150. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

First

+175

Anytime

+1150

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

First

+195

Anytime

+1200

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

First

+200

Anytime

+1300

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

First

+225

Anytime

+1400

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

First

+240

Anytime

+1400

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

First

+260

Anytime

+1500

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

First

+280

Anytime

+1700

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

First

+340

Anytime

+1900

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

First

+375

Anytime

+2000

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Zack Bolduc (Canadiens)

First

+675

Anytime

+3500

Eric Robinson (Hurricanes)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Mark Jankowski (Hurricanes)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

Kirby Dach (Canadiens)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

First

+825

Anytime

+4500

William Carrier (Hurricanes)

First

+825

Anytime

+4500

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Alexander Nikishin (Hurricanes)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Oliver Kapanen (Canadiens)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Phillip Danault (Canadiens)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5000

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-105

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-208

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Jake Evans (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-500

Phillip Danault (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 0.5

+333

Under 0.5

-526

Alexandre Texier (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+375

Under 0.5

-588

Josh Anderson (Canadiens)

Over 0.5

+450

Under 0.5

-833

Player Shots

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-154

Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Jackson Blake (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Taylor Hall (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Nikolaj Ehlers (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Logan Stankoven (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-110

Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+120

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Ivan Demidov (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Alex Newhook (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Jordan Staal (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Jordan Martinook (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+140

K'Andre Miller (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Lane Hutson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-149

Noah Dobson (Canadiens)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Sean Walker (Hurricanes)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

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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
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 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 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 1.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 17.4
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 29.9
• Hits: 28.3
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 32
• Hits: 30.5
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 32
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 6.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.3
• Blocks: 18.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.5
• Hits: 35.6
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 34.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.1
• Blocks: 18.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 33.3
• Giveaways: 17.7
• Takeaways: 5.1

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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