Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens meet Wednesday in NHL action at the Bell Centre. Here’s a Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction. This article will include a Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Pick.

Calgary Flames Betting Preview

The Calgary Flames lost to the Predators and Kraken, and they play the Bruins next. The Flames have won 9 of their last 14 games.

The Calgary Flames are averaging 2.62 goals per game and are scoring 14.5 percent of their power-play opportunities. Blake Coleman leads Calgary with 13 goals, Nazem Kadri has 24 assists, and Rasmus Andersson has 102 shots on goal. Defensively, the Calgary Flames are allowing 2.95 goals per game and are killing 81.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Dustin Wolf has allowed 88 goals on 869 shots faced, and Devin Cooley has given up 28 goals on 327 shots.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Stars, lost to the Blues, and they play the Panthers next. The Canadiens have won 6 of their last 9 games.

The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.31 goals per game and are scoring on 23.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 20 goals, Lane Hutson has 35 assists and Nick Suzuki has 92 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.26 goals per game and are killing 77.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 60 goals on 542 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 54 goals on 400 shots.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Flames have lost seven of their last eight night games following a home loss.
• The Canadiens have won each of their last four home games against the Flames after coming off overtime.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last nine Wednesday home games.
• The Flames have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Bell Centre.
• The Flames have lost the second period in five of their last six games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents when tied after the first period.

Why the Calgary Flames will win

• The underdogs have won five of the Canadiens’ last six games.
• The Canadiens have lost four of their last five games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Flames’ last seven games at Bell Centre.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Flames have won the second period in five of their last six night games against the Canadiens when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Flames’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Canadiens’ last four night games at Bell Centre have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Flames’ last seven games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last six games against Pacific Division opponents at Bell Centre.
• Cole Caufield ranks T2nd in the league for shootout goals (4) this season.

Calgary Flames Player Prop Facts

• Joel Farabee has scored at least one goal in four of the Flames’ last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Nazem Kadri has recorded two assists in four of the Flames’ last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Joel Farabee has recorded six hits against the Canadiens this season – most against any opponent.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Montreal Canadiens rank 31st in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.26).
• The Montreal Canadiens rank 29th in the league in save percentage this season (.884).
• The Calgary Flames have suffered the most losses by a margin of 4+ goals this season (7).
• The Calgary Flames rank 32nd in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (0.79).

Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction

The Flames have had recent success against the Habs, but they’ve had major issues on the road this season, where 13 of their 20 losses have come. The Canadiens are well rested, and they should be thrilled to finally play a home game. This will be the Canadiens first home game since December 20. It’s been a while. Expect a packed house with energy. The Habs have been the better team overall. Give me the Canadiens and the PL for max betting value.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Montreal Canadiens -1.5