January 12, 2026 4:34 PM EST

NHL: Vancouver Canucks vs. Montreal Canadiens 1/12/2026

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The Montreal Canadiens are heavy 71 percent favorites over the Vancouver Canucks. The Canadiens are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +2 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 24 shots on goal vs 22 shots for the Canucks. The Canadiens goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 88.4% compared to the Canucks goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 83.9%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Nikita Tolopilo 21, Jakub Dobes 20 SHOTS: Evander Kane 2.9, Cole Caufield 3.1 GOALS: Brock Boeser 0.37, Cole Caufield 0.91 PTS: Marco Rossi has a 48% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nick Suzuki has a 64% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver CanucksRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road12-10, 55% 396Record at Home10-10, 50% -210Vancouver Canucks
VS Montreal Canadiens0-1, 0% -100VS Vancouver Canucks1-0, 100% 94Montreal Canadiens
vs Team .500 or Better9-11, 45% 7vs Team Under .50016-8, 67% 635Montreal Canadiens
Record As Road Underdog11-9, 55% 439Record As Home Favorite8-8, 50% -216Vancouver Canucks
After 1 or More Days Off12-19, 39% -1014After 1 or More Days Off17-14, 55% -1736Vancouver Canucks

PAST 30 DAYS

Vancouver CanucksRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road5-1, 83% 507Record at Home3-1, 75% 129Vancouver Canucks
VS Montreal Canadiens0-0 No GamesVS Vancouver Canucks0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better1-1, 50% 10vs Team Under .5003-3, 50% -73Vancouver Canucks
Record As Road Underdog5-1, 83% 507Record As Home Favorite2-1, 67% 20Vancouver Canucks
After 1 or More Days Off4-2, 67% +275After 1 or More Days Off3-3, 50% -313Vancouver Canucks

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Vancouver CanucksRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD11-11, 50% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME14-4, 78% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-4, 33% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-0, 100% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON13-13, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home18-9, 67% OVEROpp Averages <2.8 G on Road7-2, 78% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Vancouver Canucks Road Games: 9-13, 41% -238 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 9-11, 45% -246 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vancouver Canucks Road Games: 2-4, 33% -185 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 1-3, 25% -191

MONEY LINE - Vancouver Canucks Road Games: 11-11, 50% -362 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 12-8, 60% 219 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vancouver Canucks Road Games: 1-5, 17% -417 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-1, 75% +129

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Vancouver Canucks Road Games: 10-12, 45% -290 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 7-13, 35% -663 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vancouver Canucks Road Games: 4-2, 67% + 164 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 4-0, 100% + 364

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