Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets Predictions Today
The Montreal Canadiens will beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in our Heritage Classic forecast. Montreal’s better early record and October 23 win without Nick Suzuki give it a slight advantage over Winnipeg, which has lost four straight. Those defeats were all by one goal, however, and Montreal remains short of key forwards. Neither the supplied puck line nor total offers an actionable wager; the official recommendation is Pass.
Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets prediction and best bet
Montreal gets the narrow nod after winning 4-1 at Chicago in its first game without Suzuki. The Canadiens enter 4-3, compared with Winnipeg’s 4-3-3, and have gone 2-1-1 over their previous four games. That gives Montreal the stronger recent results, although Winnipeg’s four straight losses include two overtime or shootout points.
The distinction between winning and covering is central here. Montreal -1.5 (+207) requires a margin larger than this forecast, while Winnipeg +1.5 (-250) charges heavily for the cushion. Montreal’s missing scorers also complicate the total of 6. The best bet is Pass, with a low-confidence Montreal victory still the game prediction.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Montreal at Winnipeg, Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET in the 2026-27 NHL season.
Venue: Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, hosting the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic.
Broadcast: TVAS, SN, TNT, truTV and HBO Max.
Records: Montreal Canadiens 4-3; Winnipeg Jets 4-3.
SportsJaw moneyline: Montreal -119; Winnipeg +105.
SportsJaw puck line: Montreal -1.5 (+207); Winnipeg +1.5 (-250). Total: Over 6 (+101); Under 6 (-117).