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Canadiens vs. Blues prediction: Montreal favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Saturday.
The St. Louis Blues will face the Montreal Canadiens, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Enterprise Center on Saturday, starting at 4:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Canadiens a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Blues.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Canadiens vs. Blues matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Habs vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Canadiens a 54% chance of beating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Canadiens vs. Blues odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canadiens | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+170) | +1.5 (-185) |
| Moneyline | -155 | +136 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canadiens vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blues +1.5 | -185 |
| Moneyline | Blues | +136 |
| Total | Under 6 | -105 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Blues to win.
Canadiens vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Canadiens vs. Blues?
According to our model, Cole Caufield is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Blues.
Our projections give Caufield a 36.6% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is a 7.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 36.6% |
| Nick Suzuki | 31.1% |
| Ivan Demidov | 27.1% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 25.8% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 23.3% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 30.4% |
| Robert Thomas | 26.7% |
| Jake Neighbours | 26.7% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 24.5% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 23.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 7.1% |
| Nick Suzuki | 6.2% |
| Ivan Demidov | 5.0% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 4.9% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.1% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 6.4% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 5.2% |
| Robert Thomas | 5.1% |
| Jake Neighbours | 5.0% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 4.2% |
Habs vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Blues and Canadiens at Enterprise Center is scheduled to commence at 4:00 PM ET.
- Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canadiens vs. Blues insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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