In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Wild Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, February 2nd. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Minnesota Wild Preview
The Wild have 74 points this season with a 32-14-10 record, and are 31-25 ATS and 33-22 in over/under. They have a 16-6-7 home record and a 16-8-3 road record and are sitting 2nd in the Central Division. They are coming off a 7-3 road win over the Oilers, and their previous three games were a 4-1 home win over the Flames, a 4-3 home shootout win over the Blackhawks, and a 4-3 home overtime loss to the Panthers.
Offensively, the Wild are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are scoring 25.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.82 goals per game and are killing 77.9% of their opponent’s power plays.
Kirill Kaprizov leads the Wild with 67 points and 30 goals, adding a team-high 37 assists. Filip Gustavsson is the starting goalie for the Wild, and he has a 18-9-6 record, with 2.57 GAA and .910 SV%. Jesper Wallstedt is the backup goalie and he has a 14-5-4 record, with 2.72 GAA and .914 SV%.
Montreal Canadiens Preview
The Canadiens have 69 points this season with a 31-17-7 record, and are 32-23 ATS and 33-20 in over/under. They have a 16-11-1 home record and a 15-6-6 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 4-2 road win over the Sabres, and their previous three games were a 7-3 home win over the Avalanche, a 3-2 home overtime win over the Golden Knights, and a 4-3 road loss to the Bruins.
Offensively, the Canadiens are averaging 3.44 goals per game and are scoring 23.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.24 goals per game and are killing 77.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
Nick Suzuki leads the Canadiens with 64 points and 46 assists, while Cole Caufield leads the team in goals with 32. Jakub Dobes is the starting goalie for the Canadiens, and he has a 18-5-3 record, with 2.92 GAA and .894 SV%. Samuel Montembeault is the backup goalie and he has a 9-8-2 record, with 3.46 GAA and .869 SV%.
Montreal Canadiens @ Minnesota Wild Betting Trends: February 2, 2026
Why the Minnesota Wild will win
- The Wild have won each of their last 11 home games against the Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last 10 night games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Wild have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games against the Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games at Grand Casino Arena.
- The Wild have won the first period in each of their last four games as favorites following a road win.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won seven of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Wild have lost seven of their last 10 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 16 games as underdogs.
- The Wild have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine home games.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in eight of their last nine games as road underdogs when trailing after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Wild’s last six games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canadiens’ last four games as underdogs following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Wild’s last nine games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 21 of the Canadiens’ last 22 games against opponents on a winning streak.
Minnesota Wild Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Boldy has scored a goal in each of the Wild’s last four home games against the Canadiens.
- Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Wild’s last eight games.
- Quinn Hughes ranks 1st in the league for average time on ice (27:44) this season.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games.
- Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Canadiens’ last nine games as road underdogs.
- Cole Caufield ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Wild rank 6th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.00%).
- The Minnesota Wild rank 7th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.82).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 4th in the league for goals per game this season (3.44).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (23.75%).
Canadiens vs Wild Prediction
In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Canadiens won 4-3 at home, but the Wild have won their last 9 meetings before that.
In this Canadiens vs Wild Prediction, the Wild are coming as -135 home favorites. The Wild have more points and overall wins but both teams are coming into this matchup in very good form, as the Wild are 6-2 in their last 8 games and the Canadiens have won three straight, so I see no value on either side. The Wild are 9-1 to the over in their last 10 games and the Canadiens have scored 3+ goals in each of their last four games. Their previous meeting this season had seven total goals and both teams average 6.69 goals per game combined this season. Take the over 6.5 goals.