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Canucks vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Montreal is favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [1/12/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Monday.
The Montreal Canadiens will face the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at Bell Centre on Monday, commencing at 7:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Canadiens as the most likely winner of the Canucks vs. Canadiens game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Canucks vs. Habs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Canucks and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Canadiens a 61% chance of beating the Canucks.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 54% chance of going over.
Canucks vs. Canadiens odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canucks | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-145) | -1.5 (+124) |
| Moneyline | +165 | -192 |
| Total | o6 (-130) | u6 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canucks vs. Canadiens picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Canucks +1.5 | -145 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | +165 |
| Total | Over 6 | -130 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks +1.5 at the spread.
Canucks vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score a goal in Canucks vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Cole Caufield is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Caufield a 35.3% chance of scoring a goal at Bell Centre, while the star is a 7.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | 30.8% |
| Linus Karlsson | 30.2% |
| Brock Boeser | 25.5% |
| Evander Kane | 22.9% |
| Aatu Raty | 20.4% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 35.3% |
| Nick Suzuki | 32.1% |
| Alexandre Texier | 30.7% |
| Ivan Demidov | 30.5% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 28.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | 6.8% |
| Jake DeBrusk | 5.6% |
| Evander Kane | 4.5% |
| Brock Boeser | 4.1% |
| Aatu Raty | 3.8% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 7.0% |
| Nick Suzuki | 6.2% |
| Alexandre Texier | 5.9% |
| Ivan Demidov | 5.4% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 5.3% |
Canucks vs. Habs game-day updates and essential details
Monday's matchup between the Canadiens and Canucks at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET.
- Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Time: 7:30 PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Canucks on Monday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Canucks vs. Canadiens insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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