Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Odds – November 10, 2026

Minnesota brings a strong road record to the Bell Centre, where Montreal has built an impressive overall start of its own. The matchup pits the Wild’s defensive numbers against the Canadiens’ productive attack.

Game details and odds

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST · Bell Centre

Total: 6.5 — over +105, under -125.

DraftKings odds checked November 10, 2026 19:01 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Minnesota’s special teams and defensive edge

The Wild have allowed 2.26 goals per game and 25.6 shots per game, giving their offense a solid platform. Their power play has converted at 26.9 percent, with 18 goals. Kirill Kaprizov leads Minnesota with 16 goals and 31 points, making him a central concern for Montreal.

Minnesota’s five listed completed games show why its recent form is encouraging without being airtight. A 4-3 loss to the Islanders preceded three straight wins: 5-1 over Washington, 4-2 over Philadelphia and 4-1 over San Jose. The Wild then lost 4-3 to Tampa Bay, ending that run. The wins showed Minnesota could score while keeping opponents relatively quiet, particularly against Washington and San Jose. The two losses, however, were close games in which the Wild conceded four goals, leaving room for an opponent to pressure that defensive formula.

Montreal’s scoring meets a tougher defensive test

Montreal averages 3.47 goals per game, slightly more than Minnesota, and Cole Caufield leads the Canadiens with 11 goals. Lane Hutson has 14 assists and 17 points. The defensive comparison is less favorable: Montreal allows 3.12 goals per game, while its power play has converted at 15.4 percent.

Montreal has won four of its five listed completed games, with offense driving much of that success. The Canadiens scored five against Dallas and Pittsburgh, lost 5-4 to Winnipeg, then beat Utah 5-4 before winning 4-2 at Toronto. That Toronto result was their lowest goals-against total in this stretch, a useful contrast to the high-scoring games that came before it. Montreal has shown it can keep scoring through tight contests, but allowing four or five goals in three straight games suggests the Canadiens may need more than offensive output alone.

Injury news

Minnesota Wild: Michael McCarron – Day-To-Day (Upper Body); Filip Gustavsson – Injured Reserve (Hip); Brock Faber – Injured Reserve (Skull).

Montreal Canadiens: Jake Evans – Day-To-Day (Hand); Ivan Demidov – Injured Reserve (Ankle); Mike Matheson – Out (Lower Body); Sam Montembeault – Injured Reserve (Lower Body); Bryce Pickford – Injured Reserve (Undisclosed).

Availability checked November 10, 2026 19:01 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Minnesota Wild.

Minnesota’s stronger goals-against average and more effective power play provide the edge. Montreal’s scoring and recent wins make this a difficult call, but the Wild look better equipped to control the matchup.

Original winner pick recorded November 10, 2026 19:01 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.