Canucks vs Canadiens Prediction 1/12/26 NHL Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Canucks vs Canadiens Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 12^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Montreal Canadiens Preview

The Canadiens have 56 points this season with a 25-14-6 record, and are 25-20 ATS and 27-17 in over/under. They have a 12-10-1 home record and a 13-4-5 road record and are sitting 3rd in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 4-0 home loss to the Red Wings, and their previous three games were a 6-2 home win over the Panthers, a 4-1 home win over the Flames, and a 4-3 road overtime win over the Stars.

Offensively, the Canadiens are averaging 3.31 goals per game and are scoring 22.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.20 goals per game and are killing 78.8% of their opponent’s power plays.

Nick Suzuki leads the Canadiens with 48 points, also leading the team in assists with 34, while Cole Caufield leads the team in goals with 21. Jakub Dobes is the starting goalie for the Canadiens, and he has a 13-5-3 record, with 3.01 GAA and .889 SV%. Samuel Montembeault is the backup goalie and he has a 8-6-1 record, with 3.39 GAA and .869 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks Preview

The Canucks have 37 points this season with a 16-23-5 record, and are 18-26 ATS and 26-18 in over/under. They have a 4-12-3 home record and a 12-11-2 road record and are sitting 8th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 5-0 road loss to the Maple Leafs, and their previous three games were a 5-1 road loss to the Red Wings, a 5-3 road loss to the Sabres, and a 3-2 home overtime loss to the Bruins.

Offensively, the Canucks are averaging 2.66 goals per game and are scoring 20.0% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.57 goals per game and are killing 73.2% of their opponent’s power plays.

Elias Pettersson leads the Canucks with 26 points, while Kiefer Sherwood leads the team in goals with 17, and Filip Hronek leads the team in assists with 23. Kevin Lankinen is the starting goalie for the Canucks, and he has a 6-11-4 record, with 3.40 GAA and .883 SV%. Thatcher Demko is the backup goalie and he has a 8-10-1 record, with 2.90 GAA and .897 SV%.

Vancouver Canucks @ Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends: January 12, 2026

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Canucks have lost each of their last seven games following a road loss.
• The Canadiens have won each of their last six games following a loss.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games.
• The Canadiens have won the third period in each of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Why the Vancouver Canucks will win

• The underdogs have won six of the Canadiens’ last seven games.
• The Canadiens have lost eight of their last 12 games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the Canadiens’ last 10 games.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in 15 of their last 17 games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Canucks have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against the Canadiens when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Canucks’ last six games as underdogs following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Seven of the last eight games between the Canucks and Canadiens have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Canucks’ last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in five of the Canadiens’ last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last six games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• Cole Caufield has scored the last goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Jake DeBrusk has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances against the Canadiens.
• Evander Kane has recorded at least one assist in six of his last seven appearances with his team as an underdog against the Canadiens.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Montreal Canadiens rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.31).
• The Montreal Canadiens rank T30th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.27).
• The Vancouver Canucks rank 30th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.57).
• The Vancouver Canucks rank 30th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (73.24%).

Canucks vs Canadiens Prediction

In their previous meeting earlier this season, the Canadiens won 4-3 on the road but both teams are tied 5-5 in their last 10 meetings. Over is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.

In this Canucks vs Canadiens Prediction, the Canadiens are coming as -185 home favorites. The Canadiens have been the far better team this season with more points and more overall wins and have been in better form lately, with a 5-2 record in their last 7 games. On the flip side, the Canucks have been struggling with a 1-8 record in their last 9 games and have been outscored by 15-4 in their last three games, so they don’t stand a chance today. Take the Canadiens on the moneyline in this one.