| MATCHUP | Montreal Canadiens | Winnipeg Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-3 | 4-3 |
| Spread | -1.5 215 | +1.5 -265 |
| Moneyline | -115 | -105 |
| Total | Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (110) |
| Where | Princess Auto Stadium, Winnipeg, MB | |
| When | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | TNT | |
In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Jets prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 25th at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 5-3-2 this season after they defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Montreal trailed 1-0 early in the first period, but they scored once in the first, twice in the second, and once in the third for the win. The Canadiens out shot Chicago by a total of 28-21, won 62.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal was led by Jake Evans, who had two goals and one assist, while Jacob Fowler stopped 20 out of 21 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, Montreal lost to the Sharks by a score of 4-3, but did beat the Sabres by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canadiens have scored 3.20 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 81.0% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led the team with five goals and seven assists, while Jakub Dobes is 1-2-2 with a 4.47 goals against average and an .847 save percentage this season.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 4-3-3 this year after they lost to the Stars in overtime by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Winnipeg led 2-1 in the third period, but they blew the lead with two minutes left and lost in OT. The Jets were out shot by a total of 38-19, won 38.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg was led by Kyle Connor, who had one goal, while Stuart Skinner stopped 35 out of 38 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg lost to the Blues by a score of 2-1 and the Hurricanes by a score of 3-2. The Jets have scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.90 goals against per game, while also going 22.2% on the power play and 80.8% on the penalty kill this season. Kyle Connor has led the team with nine goals and three assists, while Stuart Skinner is 3-1-3 with a 2.67 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year.
Why the Winnipeg Jets will win
- The Canadiens have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road win.
- The Jets have won six of their last eight games as home underdogs.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 13 games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Jets have covered the puck line in each of their last 12 games as an underdog when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Canadiens have lost the second period in each of their last four games following a road win.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Jets have lost 12 of their last 13 night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have won four of their last five road games against Central Division opponents.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Canadiens’ last eight games.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Jets have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Jets’ last six home games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canadiens’ last four games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 11 road games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Jets’ last five home games against the Canadiens.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in each of the Jets’ last four games against the Canadiens.
- Gabriel Vilardi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Jets’ last four games against the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Josh Anderson has scored at least one goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five road games against the Jets.
- Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last six Sunday road games.
Canadiens vs Jets Prediction
Winnipeg comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have scored two goals or fewer in three straight. This game is being played at Princess Auto Stadium, as part of the Heritage Classic. Montreal has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have gone to overtime in three of those five. The Canadiens have gone over 5.5 goals in four of their last five games and I think we could see some scoring here. Take the over in this one.