Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, 24-9-8 on the road) take on the Carolina Hurricanes (53-22-7, 29-10-2 at home) at Lenovo Center in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Montreal leads the series 1-0.

We’re expecting the Canadiens and Hurricanes to create plenty of scoring chances, making Over 5.5 goals our preferred play. Odds of -133 add further appeal, with this matchup looking capable of producing another high total.

The Canadiens opened the series with a 6-2 road win over the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center on Thursday night.

The Canadiens managed 22 shots on goal, with Juraj Slafkovsky leading the way with two goals and an assist. Goalie Jakub Dobes turned aside 25 of 27 shots for a .926 save percentage, while Seth Jarvis and Eric Robinson scored for the Canes, who recorded 27 shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Canadiens have come out on top in six of the previous 10 meetings with the Canes.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)

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

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

Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

The Over on the total stands out at -133, with the Canadiens and Hurricanes showing enough offensive upside to keep the scoreboard moving in this Eastern Conference Finals matchup.

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.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 4 - 3 Hurricanes

We’re predicting the Canadiens to secure a 4-3 victory, with odds of +1300 available on this exact scoreline. Correct score wagers are naturally more speculative, but they can add an extra level of excitement to the game.

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

+1900

3-1

Canadiens

+1800

Hurricanes

+1300

3-2

Canadiens

+1150

Hurricanes

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+2800

4-1

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+1100

4-2

Canadiens

+1700

Hurricanes

+1200

4-3

Canadiens

+1300

Hurricanes

+1000

5-0

Canadiens

+1300

Hurricanes

+4000

5-1

Canadiens

+3500

Hurricanes

+1800

5-2

Canadiens

+2500

Hurricanes

+1200

5-3

Canadiens

+3000

Hurricanes

+1700

5-4

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+1600

6-0

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+6600

6-1

Canadiens

+2200

Hurricanes

+3000

6-2

Canadiens

+5500

Hurricanes

+2200

6-3

Canadiens

+4000

Hurricanes

+2200

6-4

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+3500

6-5

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+4000

7-1

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+5500

7-2

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+4500

7-3

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+5000

7-4

Canadiens

+6000

Hurricanes

+6000

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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, the Carolina Hurricanes are red-hot -208 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 68% chance of winning Game 2. The market suggests that the Montreal Canadiens are least likely to win at +176.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +114.

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Moneyline

Canadiens

+176

Hurricanes

-208

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+260

Tie

+350

Hurricanes

-123

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-149

Hurricanes -1.5

+120

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

You shouldn’t overlook the goalie and player props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Goals, Assists, Points or Shots on Goal.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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 9 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 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.40 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 5.60 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 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 3.20 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 23.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 20
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 23.7
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 22
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.3
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 31.3
• Hits: 29.5
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 33
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 15
• Blocks: 21.4
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 35.6
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 33.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 19.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 36.7
• Giveaways: 17.4
• Takeaways: 5.1

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