In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Bruins Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, January 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Boston Bruins Preview
The Bruins have 60 points this season with a 29-20-2 record, and are 35-16 ATS and 27-23 in over/under. They have a 18-8-1 home record and a 11-12-1 road record and are sitting 5th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 4-3 home win over the Golden Knights, and their previous three games were a 6-2 road loss to the Stars, a 5-2 road win over the Blackhawks, and a 4-2 home win over the Kraken.
Offensively, the Bruins are averaging 3.29 goals per game and are scoring 26.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.10 goals per game and are killing 78.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 63 points and 42 assists, while Morgan Geekie leads the team in goals with 26. Jeremy Swayman is the starting goalie for the Bruins, and he has a 19-12-2 record, with 2.88 GAA and .903 SV%. Joonas Korpisalo is the backup goalie and he has a 10-8-0 record, with 3.08 GAA and .897 SV%.
Montreal Canadiens Preview
The Canadiens have 63 points this season with a 28-16-7 record, and are 28-22 ATS and 31-18 in over/under. They have a 14-11-1 home record and a 14-5-6 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 4-2 home loss to the Sabres, and their previous three games were a 4-3 home win over the Wild, a 6-5 road overtime win over the Senators, and a 5-3 road loss to the Sabres.
Offensively, the Canadiens are averaging 3.37 goals per game and are scoring 23.4% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.28 goals per game and are killing 77.7% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nick Suzuki leads the Canadiens with 57 points and 41 assists, while Cole Caufield leads the team in goals with 26. Jakub Dobes is the starting goalie for the Canadiens, and he has a 15-5-3 record, with 3.01 GAA and .887 SV%. Samuel Montembeault is the backup goalie and he has a 9-7-2 record, with 3.42 GAA and .871 SV%.
Montreal Canadiens @ Boston Bruins Betting Trends: January 24, 2026
Why the Boston Bruins will win
- The Bruins have won each of their last six home games.
- The Canadiens have lost nine of their last 10 games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have covered the puck line in each of their last six home games.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games at TD Garden.
- The Bruins have won the first period in each of their last seven home games against the Canadiens.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last six games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Bruins have lost four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 13 games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Bruins have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the last six games between teams from the same division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the last five games between the Canadiens and Bruins at TD Garden have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canadiens’ last four games following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Bruins’ last seven home games against the Canadiens.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last six night games at TD Garden.
Boston Bruins Player Prop Facts
- David Pastrnak has scored a goal in three of the Bruins’ last four home games against the Canadiens.
- David Pastrnak has recorded at least one assist in 11 of the Bruins’ last 12 games against the Canadiens.
- Pavel Zacha has recorded seven hits against the Canadiens this season – most against any opponent.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Noah Dobson has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with his team as a road underdog against the Bruins.
- Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens’ last five games against the Bruins.
- Cole Caufield has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances – longest active streak in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Boston Bruins rank 4th in the league in power play percentage this season (26.35%).
- The Boston Bruins rank 1st in the league in penalty minutes this season (686).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.37).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 25th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.27).
Canadiens vs Bruins Prediction
Both teams are tied 1-1 in their two meetings this season with each one winning on the road. The Bruins won 3-2 in Montreal and the Canadiens 6-2 in Boston, but the Bruins are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.
In this Canadiens vs Bruins Prediction, the Bruins are coming as -120 home favorites. Both teams have been very close this season, as the Bruins have one more win, while the Canadiens have three more points, but the Bruins have been playing by far their best hockey of the season at home, and have been red-hot lately, with a 7-1 record in their last 8 games, having six consecutive home wins. They also have a better defense, power play, penalty kill and goaltending, so I expect them to get the job done at home in this one. Take the Bruins on the moneyline.