January 05, 2026 1:47 PM EST

NHL: Calgary Flames vs. Montreal Canadiens 1/7/2026

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The Montreal Canadiens are heavy 65.5 percent favorites over the Calgary Flames. The Canadiens are favored despite being projected for 24 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Flames. The Canadiens goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 93.1% compared to the Flames goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.9%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Dustin Wolf 22, Sam Montembeault 26 SHOTS: Nazem Kadri 3.6, Cole Caufield 3.2 GOALS: Nazem Kadri 0.27, Cole Caufield 0.64 PTS: Nazem Kadri has a 37% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nick Suzuki has a 53% chance of 1+PTs

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

Calgary FlamesRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road6-15, 29% -681Record at Home10-10, 50% -210Montreal Canadiens
VS Montreal Canadiens0-1, 0% -100VS Calgary Flames1-0, 100% 80Montreal Canadiens
vs Team .500 or Better9-6, 60% 483vs Team .500 or Better4-10, 29% -608Calgary Flames
Record As Road Underdog6-15, 29% -681Record As Home Favorite8-8, 50% -216Montreal Canadiens
After 1 or More Days Off14-20, 41% -1489After 1 or More Days Off17-14, 55% -1736Calgary Flames

PAST 30 DAYS

Calgary FlamesRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road1-2, 33% -59Record at Home3-3, 50% -71Calgary Flames
VS Montreal Canadiens0-0 No GamesVS Calgary Flames0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better2-3, 40% -101vs Team .500 or Better1-3, 25% -191Calgary Flames
Record As Road Underdog1-2, 33% -59Record As Home Favorite2-2, 50% -80Calgary Flames
After 1 or More Days Off7-3, 70% -282After 1 or More Days Off5-4, 56% -187Montreal Canadiens

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Calgary FlamesRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD15-6, 71% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME14-4, 78% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-1, 67% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-1, 83% OverUNDER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON9-17, 35% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home17-12, 59% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road20-9, 69% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Calgary Flames Road Games: 12-9, 57% +196 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 9-11, 45% -246 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Calgary Flames Road Games: 1-2, 33% -50 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-3, 50% -9

MONEY LINE - Calgary Flames Road Games: 14-7, 67% +148 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 12-8, 60% 219 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Calgary Flames Road Games: 2-1, 67% +38 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 5-1, 83% +311

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Calgary Flames Road Games: 6-15, 29% -954 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 7-13, 35% -663 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Calgary Flames Road Games: 1-2, 33% -109 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 4-2, 67% + 164

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