Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/7

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On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Calgary Flames will visit the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The game is set to start at 7:30 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Flames come into this game with a record of 18-20-4, while the Canadiens hold a record of 23-13-6.

The Flames, coached by Ryan Huska, are looking to improve their standings in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, the Canadiens, led by Martin St. Louis, aim to continue their solid performance in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Fans can expect an exciting game between these two teams.

Flames vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Calgary Flames +1.5 (-195), Montreal Canadiens -1.5 (+158), Calgary Flames MoneyLine +129, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -152

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Seattle Kraken 5-1, despite having 42 shots on goal. Adam Klapka scored their only goal in that game.

In the previous game, the Flames lost to the Nashville Predators 4-3. Rasmus Andersson, Blake Coleman, and Yan Kuznetsov each scored a goal. Their goalie, Dustin Wolf, made 32 saves in that game.

Calgary’s season stats show a strong effort in shots on goal, where they rank 9th with 1,238 shots. They have also been effective in hits, ranking 10th with 918. Dustin Wolf has been their main goalie with 782 saves this season.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 4-3 win against the Dallas Stars, where Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson each scored a goal and added an assist. Before that, they faced a 0-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues, failing to score despite 25 shots on goal.

Nick Suzuki has been a key player for the Canadiens this season. He has played 42 games, scoring 14 goals and providing 32 assists. His performance has helped Montreal maintain a competitive edge in their games.

Sam Montembeault has been reliable in goal, with 7 wins out of 17 games. He made 24 saves on 27 shots against the Dallas Stars. His presence in the net has been crucial for the team’s defense.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored with a moneyline of -152 against the Calgary Flames, who are at +129. The Canadiens have better skater stats, with more goals and assists, ranking 7th and 6th, respectively. The projected score leans towards Montreal winning 4-3, so picking the Canadiens to win straight up seems reasonable.

The current total for the game is set at 6.0 with the over at -115 and the under at -107. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, suggesting a higher-scoring game. With a projected score of 4-3, taking the over 6.0 seems like a good choice.