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Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Bell Centre — Montreal, QC

Article updated Jan 30, 6:01 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup as both teams aim to continue their strong seasons. The Wild currently hold a

Game outlook

The Minnesota Wild and Montreal Canadiens are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup as both teams aim to continue their strong seasons. The Wild currently hold a 30-17-4 record and sit in third place in the Central Division after a recent 3-1 road win. Meanwhile, the Canadiens are not far behind with a 24-21-5 record and are in the hunt for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Montreal is the favored team with opening odds at -125, and the current line is Montreal -122. To find out who will come out on top in this showdown, be sure to check out our Wild vs Canadiens prediction for some valuable insights. Don't miss out on our NHL Predictions for a chance to win big!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wild +104 | Canadiens -122

Spread: Wild +1.5 (-245) | Canadiens -1.5 (+205)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Montreal will win straight-up is 55%.

Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are having a successful season, currently ranked 30th in power rankings. While their offense is performing decently, scoring an average of 2.96 goals per game, they are hoping for improvement as only a few players have contributed significantly. On the defensive end, the team has been strong, allowing an average of 2.90 goals per game. Key defensive players like Brock Faber, Jacob Middleton, Jonas Brodin, Zach Bogosian, and Jared Spurgeon have been instrumental in bolstering the defense. Goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury has also been a standout performer with solid stats. Overall, the Wild have a record of 8-3 this season.

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Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens are currently experiencing a challenging season with struggles in both offense and defense. The team's offense is top-heavy, with Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield leading in goals and assists, but the rest of the unit has had difficulty contributing consistently. On the defensive end, the team has allowed an average of 3.34 goals per game and has shown weaknesses in preventing opponents from scoring. Despite these challenges, goaltender Jakub Dobes has been a standout performer with impressive stats. The Canadiens have a power ranking of 15 and are ranked #14 for offense, #27 for defense, with an overall record of 6-3. In their recent matchups against Minnesota, the Canadiens went 0-2-1.

Minnesota Wild Poised to Dominate Montreal Canadiens on Their Home Ice

The Montreal Canadiens will need to be prepared for a tough matchup on their home ice against the Minnesota Wild, who are a formidable team in the Western Conference. The Wild have the offensive firepower to dominate this game from the get-go, especially considering the Canadiens' vulnerability in allowing an average of 3.34 goals per game. With skilled forwards like Matt Boldy and Marco Rossi leading the charge, the Wild are likely to put pressure on the Canadiens' defense and create scoring opportunities with crisp passing. Defensively, players like Brock Faber and Jacob Middleton will aim to disrupt the Canadiens' offense and limit shots on goal, providing goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury with ample opportunity to make key saves. Ultimately, a strong performance on the road should secure a victory for the Wild, making them a favorable choice on the money line as road favorites.

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SportsJaw Wild vs Canadiens archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wild vs Canadiens matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Wild+105 → +126Moved
  • Moneyline · Montreal Canadiens-125 → -143Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Wild+1.5 (-245) → +1.5 (-198)Moved
  • Spread · Montreal Canadiens-1.5 (+205) → -1.5 (+168)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Wild
8-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Montreal Canadiens
6-3 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-30T23:01:11.000Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Minnesota Wild defeated Montreal Canadiens 4-0

Minnesota Wild defeated Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on January 30, 2025, a 4-goal decision in the series. Minnesota Wild's strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Wild +1.5 (-198) spread, Minnesota Wild covered, while the 4 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • Sammy52Moneyline · Minnesota Wild +105Win
  • TjwinsTotal · Under 5.5 (-110)Win
  • GeauxtigersMoneyline · Minnesota Wild +105Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss