Montreal Canadiens vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/29

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The Montreal Canadiens head to the Lenovo Center to take on the Carolina Hurricanes. This NHL regular season game is set for Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens have a record of 41-21-10, and they are led by head coach Martin St. Louis.

The Hurricanes have a record of 46-20-6 and are coached by Rod Brind’Amour. They rank first in both their conference and division. The game will be played at the Lenovo Center, the home of the Hurricanes. Fans can expect a competitive game between these two Eastern Conference teams.

Canadiens vs Hurricanes Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes
  • Venue: Lenovo Center
  • Date: Sunday, March 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens +154, Carolina Hurricanes -183

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are on a winning streak, taking their last four games. Their recent game against the Nashville Predators ended 4-1. Alex Newhook and Oliver Kapanen both had a goal and an assist in that game.

In their win against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Canadiens scored twice while allowing only one goal. Zachary Bolduc contributed with a goal and an assist. The team had a strong defensive showing with 17 blocks.

Jacob Fowler has been solid in the net, making 23 saves against Nashville. He has participated in 14 games this season with seven wins. The Canadiens have done well in hits, ranking 9th overall with 1570 hits this season.

Carolina Hurricanes Team Preview

The Carolina Hurricanes have shown strong performances recently. They won 5-2 against the New Jersey Devils, with 34 shots on goal. Shayne Gostisbehere and Nikolaj Ehlers each scored a goal and added an assist in the game.

In the 2026 season, the Hurricanes have scored 252 goals, placing them 6th in the league. Their 2341 shots on goal rank 2nd. They also have 51 power play goals, ranking them 5th in this category.

Top players include Sebastian Aho and Andrei Svechnikov, each with 25 goals. Seth Jarvis leads with 30 goals in 64 games. In goal, Brandon Bussi has recorded 27 wins in 34 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Carolina Hurricanes are favored to win against the Montreal Canadiens. With a MoneyLine of -183, the Hurricanes have strong skater stats, ranking 2nd in shots on goal. The projected score is Hurricanes 4, Canadiens 3, making Carolina the pick to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 6.5 goals, with the under favored at -116. Both teams have shown solid goaltending, with the Hurricanes ranked 8th in goals against. The projected total is 7, so the over is the recommended pick.