Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks
The Montreal Canadiens (3-2-1) square off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (3-2-1) at Bell Centre on Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ and BSOH, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Canadiens were defeated by the New Jersey Devils 5-2 in their most recent outing, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we project to win Thursday's game.
Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Blue Jackets 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+105)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Canadiens vs Blue Jackets Additional Info
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 3-2-1 record overall, with a 1-1-2 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Montreal has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- Montreal has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Canadiens have scored at least three goals four times, and are 3-0-1 in those games (to register seven points).
- In the four games when Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 2-1-1 to record five points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Montreal is undefeated (1-0-0, two points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 2-2-1 to record five points.
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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+ and BSOH
- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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