Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 27 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Golden Knights vs Canadiens

The Vegas Golden Knights go up against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Tuesday, January 27.

The Canadiens should be able to come out on top against the Golden Knights. Our betting prediction is to back them on the Moneyline where an attractive -105 can be landed.

Vegas Golden Knights suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 7-1 scoreline occurred on the road at Canadian Tire Centre against Ottawa Senators. Rasmus Andersson found the net from 20 Knights shots.

Montreal Canadiens lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Boston Bruins won 4-3 at TD Garden. Cole Caufield had a hat trick and was +1 overall.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs are bidding for a third successive win against the Knights. They previously won 3-2 and 4-1 at T-Mobile Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Knights wins.

Starting Goalies

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

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)

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

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 4.3 goals from 28.8 shots on goal, with a 25.8% powerplay efficiency. The Knights have given up 3.2 goals from 24.3 shots, averaging 2.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.3%.

Mark Stone and Jack Eichel are the top points scorers. They have both scored 18 points over the past 10 games, including 7 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Akira Schmid have a 2.49 goal against average with a .904 save percentage.

The Habs have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 17.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 26.4 shots, averaging 4.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.2%.

The top points scorer is Cole Caufield with 13 points, 9 goals and 4 assists, while Nick Suzuki is next best after having 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Sam Montembeault have a 3.40 GAA with a .879 SV%.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

Get set for Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

Take Montreal Canadiens at -105 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL clash.

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Key Golden Knights vs Canadiens stats:

• Canadiens have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Canadiens have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Golden Knights have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Golden Knights have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Canadiens have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Canadiens Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 51.3% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cole Caufield To Score +145

Cole Caufield (Canadiens) has found the net in 5 straight games. He looks like a value bet to light the lamp and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +145.

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Correct Score Prediction

Golden Knights 2 - 6 Canadiens

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +3300 and it involves the Canadiens winning 6-2. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Golden Knights

Canadiens

1-0

Knights

+6000

Canadiens

+6000

2-0

Knights

+5500

Canadiens

+5500

2-1

Knights

+1600

Canadiens

+1600

3-0

Knights

+3500

Canadiens

+3500

3-1

Knights

+2000

Canadiens

+2000

3-2

Knights

+900

Canadiens

+900

4-0

Knights

+4500

Canadiens

+4500

4-1

Knights

+1700

Canadiens

+1700

4-2

Knights

+1600

Canadiens

+1600

4-3

Knights

+950

Canadiens

+1000

5-0

Knights

+7500

Canadiens

+8000

5-1

Knights

+2500

Canadiens

+2800

5-2

Knights

+1600

Canadiens

+1700

5-3

Knights

+2200

Canadiens

+2200

5-4

Knights

+1800

Canadiens

+1800

6-0

Knights

+11000

Canadiens

+12000

6-1

Knights

+5500

Canadiens

+6000

6-2

Knights

+3000

Canadiens

+3300

6-3

Knights

+2800

Canadiens

+2800

6-4

Knights

+4000

Canadiens

+4500

6-5

Knights

+4000

Canadiens

+4000

7-1

Knights

+9000

Canadiens

+10000

7-2

Knights

+7500

Canadiens

+8000

7-3

Knights

+5000

Canadiens

+5500

7-4

Knights

+5500

Canadiens

+6000

7-5

Knights

+9000

Canadiens

+9000

7-6

Knights

+10000

Canadiens

+10000

8-2

Knights

+12500

Canadiens

+14000

8-3

Knights

+12000

Canadiens

+13000

8-4

Knights

+10000

Canadiens

+11000

8-5

Knights

+12000

Canadiens

+13000

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Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens 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.

We’re seeing Montreal Canadiens priced up at -100 for a victory, with Vegas Golden Knights trading at -120. There is a 50% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -115.

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Moneyline

Knights

-120

Canadiens

-100

3-Way Moneyline

Knights

+140

Tie

+325

Canadiens

+150

Puck Line

Knights -1.5

+194

Canadiens +1.5

-244

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-104

Over 6.5

-115

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Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 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 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.30 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 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 3.60 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.2
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 20.5
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.7
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 23.8
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.7

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.8
• Blocks: 11
• Faceoff Wins : 20.7
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 12.3
• Takeaways: 4.6

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