Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 1/12/2026 Today’s NHL Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jan 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) skates against the Dallas Stars during the game between the Stars and the Canadiens at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Vancouver Canucks
Montreal Canadiens
Team Records
16-24-5
26-14-6
Where
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
When
Monday, January 12, 2026
Time
07:30 PM EST
TV
ESPN+
The Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens meet Monday in NHL action from the Bell Centre. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens prediction.
Vancouver Canucks Recap
The Vancouver Canucks come into this game looking to rebound from a 5-0 loss at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs last time out to sit at 16-23-5 this season. After this game, Vancouver will head on the road for a game against the Ottawa Senators.
Canucks Drop 6 In A Row
Elias Pettersson has 26 points with 11 goals and 15 assists. Kiefer Sherwood has 23 points with a team-high 17 goals while Conor Garland has 22 points with 7 goals and 15 assists and Brock Boeser has 20 points with 9 goals and 11 assists. Evander Kane has 20 points with 6 goals and 14 assists and Filip Hronek has 26 points with 23 assists. Thatcher Demko has gone 8-10-1 with a 2.90 GAA and an .897 save percentage while Kevin Lankinen is 6-11-4 with a 3.41 GAA and an .882 save percentage in goal for Vancouver this season.
Montreal Canadiens Recap
The Montreal Canadiens come into this game looking to bounce back after a 4-0 loss at the hands of Detroit in their last game to sit at 25-14-6 this season. After this game, Montreal will head on the road for a game against Washington.
Canadiens Have Three-Game Win Streak Halted
Nick Suzuki leads Montreal with 48 points including 14 goals and 34 assists while Cole Caufield has 42 points with a team-high 21 goals. Lane Hutson has 44 points with a team-high 36 assists while Ivan Demidov has 36 points with 10 goals and 26 assists. Noah Dobson has 28 points with 20 assists and Mike Matheson has 20 points with 4 goals and 16 assists. Oliver Kapanen has 26 points with 15 goals and 11 assists while Zack Bolduc has 17 points with 10 goals and 7 assists. Sam Montembault has gone 8-6-1 with a 3.39 GAA and an .869 save percentage in goal for the Canadiens while Jakub Dobes is 13-5-3 with a 3.01 GAA and an .889 save percentage. Jacob Fowler is also 4-3-2 with a 2.46 GAA and an .908 save percentage for the Habs this season.
Vancouver Canucks @ Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends: January 12, 2026
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
The Canucks have lost each of their last seven games following a road loss.
The Canadiens have won each of their last six games following a loss.
The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games.
The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Vancouver Canucks will win
The underdogs have won six of the Canadiens’ last seven games.
The Canadiens have lost eight of their last 12 games as favorites.
The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Canadiens’ last 10 games.
The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 17 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
The Canucks have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against the Canadiens when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
Each of the Canucks’ last six games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
Seven of the last eight games between the Canucks and Canadiens have gone OVER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Canucks’ last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in five of the Canadiens’ last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Cole Caufield has scored the last goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
Jake DeBrusk has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Canadiens.
Evander Kane has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog against the Canadiens.
Matchup/League Facts
The Montreal Canadiens rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.31).
The Montreal Canadiens rank T30th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.27).
The Vancouver Canucks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.57).
The Vancouver Canucks rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.24%).
Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction
I’m on Montreal here. I just trust Montreal in this spot a lot more than I trust Vancouver right now if I’m being honest, as the Canucks just can’t get back on their proverbial feet and Montreal’s been in some great form despite their recent loss to Detroit. I think Montreal gets it done at home in this one. Give me the Habs here.
