Blues vs Canadiens Prediction 10/27/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 27th at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 5-5-1 this season after they lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-0 in their last game. St. Louis allowed three goals in the second period and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Blues were out shot by a total of 39-24, won 47.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. St. Louis was led by Dylan Holloway, who had four shots on goal, while Joel Hofer stopped 35 out of 39 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 6-2 and the Jets by a score of 2-1. The Blues have scored 3.18 goals per game and they have allowed 3.18 goals against per game, while also going 24.1% on the power play and 82.8% on the penalty kill this season. Mason McTavish has led the team with six goals and four assists, while Joel Hofer is 4-3-1 with a 2.40 goals against average and a .917 save percentage this season. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 6-3-2 this year after they defeated the Jets by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Montreal scored both of their goals in the second period and they were able to hang on for the close win. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 34-21, won 50.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-0 on the power play in the game. Montreal was led by Lane Hutson, who had one goal, while Jacob Fowler stopped 33 out of 34 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, Montreal defeated the Blackhawks by a score of 4-1, but lost to the Sharks by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canadiens have scored 3.09 goals per game and they have allowed 3.27 goals against per game, while also going 12.5% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led the team with five goals and seven assists, but he is dealing with an injury, while Jacob Fowler is 5-1-0 with a 1.79 goals against average and a .924 save percentage this year. 

Why the St. Louis Blues will win

• The Blues have won each of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Canadiens have lost seven of their last eight night games at Enterprise Center.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games following a home loss.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 13 games.
• The Canadiens have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games as underdogs when leading after the first period.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Canadiens have won four of their last five games as an underdog when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Blues have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 30 of their last 32 games as road underdogs.
• The Blues have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a home loss.
• The Canadiens have won the second period in each of their last six road games against Central Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the last six night games between the Canadiens and Blues have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Canadiens’ last four road games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 11 games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Blues’ last 10 games as favorites.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Jimmy Snuggerud has scored at least one goal in five of the Blues’ last six games as home favorites.
• Cam Fowler has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six home appearances against the Canadiens.
• Mason McTavish ranks T2nd in the league for Game Winning Goals (3) this season.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Suzuki has recorded an assist in six of the Canadiens’ last seven games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games as road underdogs against the Blues.
• Zachary Bolduc ranks T1st in the league for shootout goals (2) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The St. Louis Blues have recorded the equal-most wins by a margin of 4+ goals this season (3).
• The St. Louis Blues rank T2nd in the league in short handed goals this season (3).
• The Montreal Canadiens rank 28th in the league in power play percentage this season (12.50%).
• The Montreal Canadiens have suffered the equal-most losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (5).

Blues vs Canadiens Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but two of their last four have gone to overtime. The Canadiens are 3-1-1 on the road this year, while the Blues are 3-1-1 at home. St. Louis has lost three of their last five games and they have scored two goals or fewer in three of their last four. Both teams are dealing with some injuries, but Jacob Fowler is playing at an elite level in net for Montreal. Take the Canadiens here.