Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/26

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The Columbus Blue Jackets travel to face the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. The game is set for Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will air on ESPN+. Both teams are in the Eastern Conference and have strong records this season.

Columbus holds a 38-22-11 record and ranks 6th in the conference. They are led by Head Coach Rick Bowness. Montreal, with a 39-21-10 record, is ranked 4th in the conference under Head Coach Martin St. Louis. This game is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings.

Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine +106, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -124

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They recently secured a close win against the Philadelphia Flyers with a score of 3-2. This victory was supported by strong performances from Mason Marchment and Zach Werenski, each contributing one goal and one assist.

In their game against the New York Islanders, the Blue Jackets faced a tough 0-1 loss. Despite outshooting the Islanders with 26 shots on goal, they could not find the back of the net. The team managed to deliver 24 hits and 16 blocks, showing their physical presence.

The Blue Jackets have demonstrated a strong offensive game in their wins against the Seattle Kraken and the New York Rangers. They scored five goals against the Kraken and six against the Rangers. Zach Werenski has been a key player, collecting several assists in these games, helping to drive the team’s success.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have been strong at home recently. They won their last two home games, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 and the New York Islanders 7-3. Their offense has been effective, scoring a total of 12 goals in those two games.

Top players like Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky have been key contributors. Caufield scored 44 goals and 32 assists this season, while Slafkovsky has added 28 goals and 35 assists. Their play has helped the Canadiens maintain a high level of performance on the ice.

In goal, Jacob Fowler has been reliable for the Canadiens. He has played in 13 games, securing 6 wins for the team. Fowler’s presence in the net gives Montreal a steady option as they aim to continue their winning ways at home.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored with a MoneyLine of -124 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at +106. Montreal’s higher goal and assist stats, ranked 4th and 3rd, suggest they have a stronger offensive lineup. Based on these stats, Montreal is projected to win with a score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 with equal odds for both over and under at -110. Both teams have high scoring abilities, as seen in their goals and assists ranks. With a projected score of 4-3, taking the over is the recommended choice.