| MATCHUP | Winnipeg Jets | Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-12-0 | 13-9-3 |
| Spread | -1.5 210 | +1.5 -258 |
| Moneyline | -120 | +100 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (100) | Under 6.5 (-120) |
| Where | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC | |
| When | Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Jets vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Wednesday, December 3rd at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Winnipeg Jets Betting Preview
The Winnipeg Jets are 13-12-0 this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 5-1 in their last game. Winnipeg cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but couldn’t find anymore offense in the lopsided loss. The Jets were out shot by a total of 31-24, won 47.7% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Winnipeg got their lone goal from Connor, while Comrie stopped 11 out of 14 shots and Milic stopped 15 out of 17.
Prior to that game, Winnipeg defeated the Predators by a score of 5-2, but lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 5-1 before that. The Jets have lost five of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Central standings with 26 points. Winnipeg has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 22.1% on the power play and 83.9% on the penalty kill this season. Mark Scheifele has led Winnipeg with 13 goals and 19 assists, while Kyle Connor has added 13 goals and 17 assists. The projected starting goalie for Winnipeg is Eric Comrie, who is 5-5-0 with a 3.13 goals against average and an .893 save percentage this season.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 13-9-3 this year after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Montreal led 1-0 early in the first period, but they allowed the next four goals and couldn’t recover for the loss. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 29-21, won 47.1% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Slafkovsky and Suzuki, while Montembeault stopped 24 out of 29 shots, which was an .828 save percentage.
Prior to that game, Montreal lost to Colorado by a score of 7-2, but did beat Vegas by a score of 4-1 before that. The Canadiens have lost two games in a row and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 29 points. Montreal has scored 3.42 goals per game and they have allowed 3.54 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with eight goals and 22 assists, while Cole Caufield has added 14 goals and 14 assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Jakub Dobes, who is 8-3-2 with a 3.22 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this year.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Jets have lost five of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The home team has won three of the Jets’ last four games.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last eight Wednesday games at Bell Centre.
- The Jets have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Jets have lost the third period in each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Canadiens’ last nine home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Jets’ last five games at Bell Centre following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last nine games at Bell Centre.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Jets’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last six games.
- Nick Suzuki has scored at least one goal in three of the Canadiens’ last four night games.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded an assist in each of the Canadiens’ last five games.
Winnipeg Jets Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Connor has scored at least one goal in 10 of the Jets’ last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Josh Morrissey has recorded at least one assist in five of the Jets’ last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Mark Scheifele has recorded at least one point in each of the Jets’ last eight night games.
Jets vs Canadiens Prediction
Montreal comes into this contest looking to snap a two game losing streak, but they did play on Tuesday, so they will be on a back to back. The Canadiens are 6-6-1 at home this year, while the Jets are 7-7-0 on the road. Winnipeg has lost five of their last six games and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last four. The Jets have scored just one goal or fewer in three of their last five games, so they are having issues on both ends of the ice. Take the Canadiens to bounce back with a home win here.