Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens 1/6/25 – The game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens promises to be thrilling as it seeks to kick off the NHL regular season while striving to improve points on the board for both sets of teams. With Monday evening set to be a brisk, the Vancouver Canucks 18-12-8 will be looking to extend their lead over the .500 mark while on the other hand, the Montreal Canadiens 18-18-3 will be seeking efficiency and consistency in their form. It looks like it will be an entertaining viewing for the fans.

Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens 1/6/25

When: Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM ET

Where: Bell Centre

TV: AMZN

Stream: NHL.TV

Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens 1/6/25 Betting Odds:

Team	PUCKLINE	TOTAL	ML
Canucks	-1.5 (+180)	Over 5.5 (-130)	-128
Canadiens	-1.5 (+180)	Under 5.5 (+110)	+104

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Vancouver is able to get through as the least favorite, but it looks like it is still a very close fight, with the odds segment recommending a narrow margin. Trying to read the goal line hints that Vancouver has slightly more scoring opportunities, but the recent encounters and bets have changed a punter keen on over/under and spread.

Goaltender Kevin Lankinen vs. Goaltender Sam Montembeault

This season, Vancouver can greatly rely on the consistent performance of Kevin Lankinen. He has participated in 26 games and boasts a respectable save percentage of .908. Additionally, he averages 2.54 goals per match, which proves that he has a solid defensive unit guarding him. Lankinen will also be key for defending against the Montreal offense while ensuring Vancouver continues to respect its defensive focus.

Against this background, Sam Montembeault who plays for the Canadiens has struggled as evidenced by the 31 games played which have a 2.91 average. Montembeault cannot boast of an overly high save percentage which stands at .900. Despite this, he has demonstrated prowess capable of breaking through Vancouver’s scoring lines. His input will be key in obstructing Vancouver’s intended to be offensive.

The last game in which both of these goaltenders met on the ice was quite exciting. There was a lot more than just reflexes and thinking speed on display. They proved to our expectations that individually and as a team, they are the players who should be watched because of their capability of influencing the game.

Canucks’ Cutting Edge: A Closer Look at Recent Performances

The performance of the Vancouver Canucks has been rather inconsistent over the past few games as they bested the Seattle Kraken in a 4-3 encounter but crumbled against the Nashville Predators losing them 0-3. This overall form for Canucks may be stressed by the Canadiens, particularly if DeBrusk and Boeser do not kick off the game соnsistently and score enough to establish themselves as the premier offensive tools of the Canucks.

Habs on Home Ice: Montreal’s Recent Form

The Canadiens have been tough to beat at home, securing a narrow 2-1 victory over Colorado, but were unable to overcome Chicago, with the score standing at 2-4. Montréal’s offense is robust and a Nish Suzuki and Cole Caufield combination could prove to be detrimental to the Canucks’ defenders, particularly considering Caufield’s remarkable 21 goals this season.

Trends

Vancouver Canucks Betting Trends

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 6 games.
Vancouver are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games.
Vancouver are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against Montreal.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver’s last 5 games on the road.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends

Montreal are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal’s last 5 games against Vancouver.
Montreal are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal’s last 8 games when playing at home against Vancouver.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Montreal’s last 11 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.

Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens Betting Prediction

The figures certainly add up to a close match-up between the two teams, Vancouver has the better Goaltending and history on their side, however, Montreal has the favorable recent form and home ground which tilts the match slightly towards them. It seems like a safe bet to say that the Canadians might cover the spread as there seems to be an inclination towards more goals.

Looking at Caufield who is in great form, seems reasonable as a prop bet for total goals scored. With the current trends of the both teams, it is not a far fetch to consider the over on total goals as reasonable too. One may anticipate an incredibly entertaining game, perhaps edging on a hefty score, but not quite crossing that barrier.

Score Prediction: Canadiens 4, Canucks 3.