Canucks vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - January 6

The Vancouver Canucks (18-12-8), coming off a 3-0 loss to the Nashville Predators, visit the Montreal Canadiens (18-18-3) at Bell Centre on Monday, January 6 at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens knocked off the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in a shootout in their most recent outing.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we think will emerge with the victory in Monday's action on the ice.

In the past 10 games, the Canadiens have gone 7-3-0 while scoring 36 goals against 22 goals allowed. On 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (21.4%).

Canucks vs. Canadiens Predictions for Monday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final score of Canadiens 4, Canucks 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (+109)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)

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Canucks Splits and Trends

• The Canucks (18-12-8 overall) have a 4-8-12 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• Vancouver is 7-2-7 (21 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
• In the four games this season the Canucks registered just one goal, they lost every time.
• Vancouver has scored a pair of goals in six games this season (1-2-3 record, five points).
• The Canucks have scored at least three goals 26 times, and are 17-4-5 in those games (to record 39 points).
• In the 18 games when Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-4-4 record (24 points).
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 8-3-2 (18 points).
• The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 24 times, and went 10-9-5 (25 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a record of 18-18-3 this season and are 4-3-7 in overtime contests.
• Montreal has earned 14 points (6-2-2) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
• Across the five games this season the Canadiens finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
• Montreal has six points (2-7-2) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in 22 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
• This season, Montreal has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 20 games has a record of 11-7-2 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 8-4-0 (16 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 9-13-3 to record 21 points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Canucks vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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