How to Pick the Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 27

Published 12:50 am Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Wednesday’s contest that pits the Columbus Blue Jackets against the Montreal Canadiens, which starts at 7:30 PM ET, includes plenty of betting options. Below, we go over the best bets for this matchup, so take a peek before making any wagers.

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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.9 goals)

  • This season, 13 of Columbus’ 20 games have gone over Wednesday’s total of 6.5 goals.
  • A total of 11 of Montreal’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
  • These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.29 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • The 7.4 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.9 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -160

  • The Blue Jackets have been listed as a moneyline favorite only one time this season (they lost).
  • Columbus has not played a game this season shorter than -160 moneyline odds.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Blue Jackets have an implied probability of 61.5% to win.

Canadiens Moneyline: +135

  • Montreal has six wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 20 times).
  • The Canadiens have four wins in games when their moneyline odds are +135 or longer (in 14 such games).
  • Montreal has a 42.6% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Montreal 2

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Columbus, Kirill Marchenko has put up 20 points.
  • Zachary Werenski has six goals and 14 assists for Columbus to compile 20 total points (1.0 per game).
  • Through 20 games, Sean Monahan has proven himself as another option for Columbus. He has 20 points (seven goals and 13 assists).
  • In the 12 games Elvis Merzlikins has played this season, his save percentage is .894, 43rd in the league.

Canadiens Points Leaders

  • Nicholas Suzuki is a top offensive contributor for his club with 19 points (0.9 per game). He has totaled seven goals and 12 assists in 21 games (playing 19:58 per game).
  • Cole Caufield has made a big impact for Montreal this season with 17 points, thanks to 12 goals and five assists.
  • Michael Matheson has one goal and 12 assists, for a season point total of 13.
  • Samuel Montembeault’s record stands at 6-9-2 on the season, allowing 44 goals (3.1 goals against average) and amassing 394 saves with a .900 save percentage (39th in the league).

Blue Jackets’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/18/2024 Bruins W 5-1 Away +158
11/21/2024 Lightning W 7-6 Home +153
11/23/2024 Hurricanes W 5-4 Home +201
11/27/2024 Canadiens Home -160
11/29/2024 Flames Home
12/1/2024 Blackhawks Away
12/3/2024 Flames Away

Canadiens’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/18/2024 Oilers W 3-0 Home +224
11/23/2024 Golden Knights L 6-2 Home +148
11/26/2024 Utah Hockey Club L 3-2 Home +115
11/27/2024 Blue Jackets Away +135
11/30/2024 Rangers Away
12/1/2024 Bruins Away
12/3/2024 Islanders Home

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Columbus vs. Montreal Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena

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