Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/24

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The Montreal Canadiens will travel to TD Garden to take on the Boston Bruins. This NHL regular season game is scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NHLN.

The Canadiens have a record of 28-16-7 under head coach Martin St. Louis. They hold the 3rd spot in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Bruins, led by head coach Marco Sturm, have a 29-20-2 record and are ranked 5th in the same division.

Canadiens vs Bruins Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins
  • Venue: TD Garden
  • Date: January 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Boston Bruins MoneyLine -121, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine +102

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have had mixed results in their recent games. They scored a win against the Minnesota Wild, 4-3, showing strong offensive play. However, they faced a 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, despite a high number of shots on goal.

Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield have been key players for the Canadiens. Suzuki recorded a goal and an assist in the recent game against Buffalo. Caufield has been consistent, scoring in multiple games, including a two-goal performance against the Ottawa Senators.

Goaltending has seen Sam Montembeault play significant minutes. He made 39 saves against the Washington Capitals, although the team lost 3-2. Jakub Dobes has also contributed with 15 wins this season, providing stability in the net.

Boston Bruins Team Preview

The Boston Bruins have been performing well in recent games. They secured a 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. David Pastrnak was a standout player with one goal and two assists in that game.

Joonas Korpisalo has been consistent in goal for the Bruins. In the game against the Chicago Blackhawks, he made 22 saves on 24 shots. This helped the team to a 5-2 victory.

David Pastrnak leads the Bruins with 21 goals and 42 assists this season. Morgan Geekie also contributes with 26 goals. The Bruins’ offense has been strong, as seen in their recent performances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Boston Bruins are favored with a moneyline of -121 against the Montreal Canadiens at +102. The Bruins have strong skater stats, ranking higher in goals and power play goals. With these factors, picking the Bruins to win is a solid choice. The projected score is Boston 4, Montreal 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -105 and the under at -117. Both teams have shown offensive strength, with Boston and Montreal ranking in the top 10 for goals. This suggests that the game could be high-scoring. Taking the over 6.5 is a reasonable option, with the projected total at 7 goals.