Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Golden Knights

The Montreal Canadiens clash with the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 16:00 on Friday, November 28.

The best betting angle could be Under 6.5 goals, especially when it’s priced at odds of -141. The Canadiens and the Golden Knights may fall short of the mark.

Montreal Canadiens have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest was on the road where Utah Mammoth were beaten 4-3 at Delta Center. Nick Suzuki registered two goals, with Zachary Bolduc and Ivan Demidov also finding the net.

Vegas Golden Knights were beaten 4-3 (SO) at T-Mobile Arena in their last game. This loss at home to Ottawa Senators was their third straight defeat. Jack Eichel, Mark Stone and Brett Howden each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs triumphed 3-2 when they last played the Knights. This head-to-head was played at T-Mobile Arena. The Knights have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Sam Montembeault (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-8-4	3.5	.872	0
23/24	16-15-9	3.14	.903	0

Akira Schmid (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-10-6	2.6	.893	2
23/24	5-9-0	3.15	.895	0

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 24.2 shots on goal, with a 10.6% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 4.1 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 5.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.6%.

Noah Dobson is the top points scorer with 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, with Ivan Demidov racking up 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Sam Montembeault have a 3.80 goal against average with a .863 save percentage.

The Knights have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 31.9 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 24.8 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Jack Eichel with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, while Shea Theodore is next in line after having 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Akira Schmid have a 2.62 GAA with a .893 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

Explore our top Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

There could be a shortage of goals in this NHL encounter. Therefore, going under the line makes lots of appeal, especially at odds of -141.

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Key Canadiens vs Golden Knights stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Golden Knights games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Golden Knights games.

Under 6.5 Probability

Looking at the latest betting odds, there’s a 58.5% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure between 65-70% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Placing a bet on Match Winner & Total Goals allows you to go Under but also combine this selection with a franchise to triumph. The advantage is that you will get bigger odds by going down this route.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cole Caufield Over 2.5 Shots -141

Cole Caufield (Canadiens) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -141.

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens 3 - 2 Golden Knights

The Canadiens are available to back at +1050 to secure a 3-2 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Canadiens

Golden Knights

1-0

Canadiens

+6000

Knights

+5500

2-0

Canadiens

+6000

Knights

+4500

2-1

Canadiens

+1800

Knights

+1400

3-0

Canadiens

+5000

Knights

+2800

3-1

Canadiens

+2500

Knights

+1600

3-2

Canadiens

+1050

Knights

+800

4-0

Canadiens

+6600

Knights

+3000

4-1

Canadiens

+2500

Knights

+1200

4-2

Canadiens

+2000

Knights

+1300

4-3

Canadiens

+1200

Knights

+950

5-0

Canadiens

+12000

Knights

+5000

5-1

Canadiens

+4500

Knights

+1800

5-2

Canadiens

+2500

Knights

+1300

5-3

Canadiens

+2900

Knights

+1900

5-4

Canadiens

+2200

Knights

+1800

6-0

Canadiens

+2200

Knights

+7000

6-1

Canadiens

+10000

Knights

+3500

6-2

Canadiens

+5000

Knights

+2200

6-3

Canadiens

+4000

Knights

+2200

6-4

Canadiens

+5500

Knights

+4000

6-5

Canadiens

+5000

Knights

+4500

7-0

Canadiens

+5000

Knights

+10000

7-1

Canadiens

+5000

Knights

+6000

7-2

Canadiens

+13000

Knights

+5000

7-3

Canadiens

+8000

Knights

+4000

7-4

Canadiens

+8000

Knights

+5000

7-5

Canadiens

+12000

Knights

+9000

7-6

Canadiens

+12000

Knights

+10000

8-1

Canadiens

+12000

Knights

+10000

8-2

Canadiens

+12000

Knights

+9000

8-3

Canadiens

+12000

Knights

+9000

8-4

Canadiens

+12000

Knights

+9000

8-5

Canadiens

+12000

Knights

+12000

9-2

Canadiens

+12000

Knights

+14000

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Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Vegas Golden Knights are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -200 about them triumphing means a 67% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to back Montreal Canadiens, you will find +164 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at +102.

There’s no shortage of betting options, with a wide range of game lines and team props offered for every matchup. Explore the top NHL sportsbooks to find the picks that deliver the best value.

Moneyline

Canadiens

+164

Knights

-200

3-Way Moneyline

Canadiens

+270

Tie

+340

Knights

-125

Puck Line

Canadiens +1.5

-147

Knights -1.5

+120

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-123

Over 6.5

+102

Player prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Shots they might have.

It’s possible to use stats to your advantage when it comes to NHL micro betting, especially if you’re predicting outcomes such as the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Check out the live team and player props and see if you can find an angle.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 4.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 5.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 14.1
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 24.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.3
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.3

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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