Montreal Canadiens vs St Louis Blues Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Blues

The Montreal Canadiens go up against the St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, January 3.

The -137 about the Canadiens look really attractive when it comes to the Moneyline. We think the Blues can be beaten, so this is our betting prediction.

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Montreal Canadiens have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where Carolina Hurricanes were beaten 7-5 at Lenovo Center. Alexandre Texier racked up 2 points, all of them were assists.

St Louis Blues won their last game which was at home. It was a 4-3 triumph at Enterprise Center against Vegas Golden Knights. The goals were shared around between four players including Justin Faulk.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Blues have won the last two meetings against the Habs. They triumphed 6-1 at Enterprise Center and then 4-3 at Bell Centre. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-5-3	3	.889	0

Jordan Binnington (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-10-6	3.6	.869	0
23/24	28-21-5	2.84	.913	3

6 wins, 1 loss and 3 overtime losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 17.7% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 2.7 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 76.9%.

Lane Hutson is the top points scorer with 16 points, 1 goal and 15 assists, with Juraj Slafkovsky racking up 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.45 goal against average with a .899 save percentage.

The Blues have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 22.7 shots on goal, with a 9.1% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.4%.

The top points scorer is Robert Thomas with 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich is next best after having 7 points, 2 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 2.29 GAA with a .918 SV%, including one shutout.

Montreal Canadiens vs St Louis Blues Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Montreal Canadiens vs St Louis Blues with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Montreal Canadiens to beat their opponents in this NHL encounter. Especially as a juicy -137 is available when it comes to this pick.

To deliver the best possible hockey predictions, we start by locking in the team news and taking time to review the latest form. There’s also no shortage of data to crunch from the most up-to-date NHL stats available.

Key Canadiens vs Blues stats:

• Canadiens have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Canadiens have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Canadiens have won 2 consecutive games.
• Blues have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Blues have lost 12 of their last 20 games at home.

Canadiens Moneyline Probability

The best betting sites are estimating that there is a 57.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 4 - 2 Blues

One bet that has caught our eye is the Canadiens to claim a 4-2 correct score win. This selection is available at +1400 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Blues

1-0

Canadiens

+4500

Blues

+5000

2-0

Canadiens

+4000

Blues

+4500

2-1

Canadiens

+1300

Blues

+1400

3-0

Canadiens

+2800

Blues

+3300

3-1

Canadiens

+1600

Blues

+1900

3-2

Canadiens

+800

Blues

+850

4-0

Canadiens

+3400

Blues

+4500

4-1

Canadiens

+1400

Blues

+1700

4-2

Canadiens

+1400

Blues

+1700

4-3

Canadiens

+1000

Blues

+1100

5-0

Canadiens

+6000

Blues

+8000

5-1

Canadiens

+2200

Blues

+3000

5-2

Canadiens

+1600

Blues

+2000

5-3

Canadiens

+2200

Blues

+2800

5-4

Canadiens

+2200

Blues

+2200

6-0

Canadiens

+9000

Blues

+13000

6-1

Canadiens

+5000

Blues

+7500

6-2

Canadiens

+2900

Blues

+4000

6-3

Canadiens

+2900

Blues

+3500

6-4

Canadiens

+5000

Blues

+5500

6-5

Canadiens

+5500

Blues

+5500

7-1

Canadiens

+9000

Blues

+12500

7-2

Canadiens

+7500

Blues

+10000

7-3

Canadiens

+5500

Blues

+7500

7-4

Canadiens

+6600

Blues

+8000

7-5

Canadiens

+11000

Blues

+12500

7-6

Canadiens

+12500

Blues

+13000

8-4

Canadiens

+12000

Blues

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens vs St Louis Blues 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.

Montreal Canadiens are -137 favorites and that means a 58% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back St Louis Blues, you will find +114 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -132.

If you’re wagering on the matchup, be sure to visit the best NHL betting sites and browse the extensive selection of game lines and team props. You’ll find opportunities to place wagers both before the puck drops and during live play.

Moneyline

Canadiens

-137

Blues

+114

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+120

Tie

+320

Blues

+180

Puck Line

Canadiens -1.5

+176

Blues +1.5

-222

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

St Louis Blues 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

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.30 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 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.90 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 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 2.40 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 21.5
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 22.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 10
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 21.8
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 22.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 22.1
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.4

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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