Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/17

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The NHL Regular Season kicks off with an exciting game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Canadiens, led by Head Coach Martin St. Louis, come into this game with a record of 10-6-2. They are currently ranked third in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

The Columbus Blue Jackets, under the guidance of Head Coach Dean Evason, have a record of 9-8-2. They hold the seventh spot in the Eastern Metropolitan Division. The game will take place at Nationwide Arena on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM, and fans can catch it on ESPN+.

Canadiens vs Blue Jackets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -129, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine +109

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have faced a challenging stretch in their recent games. They have dropped four of their last five contests. Their most recent game ended in a close 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, where they managed 28 shots but only scored twice.

Key players for the Canadiens include Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Caufield has scored 13 goals in 18 games, while Suzuki has contributed 17 assists. These two players will be crucial in any potential success for the team.

In goal, Sam Montembeault has been active with 223 saves in 11 games. Despite some tough outings, he remains a key part of the team. The Canadiens will rely on both their offense and Montembeault’s efforts to improve their recent record.

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets recently faced the New York Rangers at home, where they lost 2-1. They managed 25 shots on goal and scored once, thanks to a power play goal. Dmitri Voronkov was the goal scorer, and Zach Werenski contributed an assist.

In their previous home game, the Blue Jackets secured a 5-4 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. Mathieu Olivier was instrumental with two goals and an assist. Charlie Coyle also added to the scoreline with a goal and two assists.

Adam Fantilli has been an important player for the Blue Jackets, contributing goals and assists in their recent games. Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski are also key skaters, consistently adding points and shots on goal. The team ranks 5th in shots on goal this season, showing their offensive potential.

BTB Betting Pick

The Columbus Blue Jackets are favored to win against the Montreal Canadiens with a moneyline of -129. Montreal is the underdog at +109. Columbus has a slight edge with better rankings in goals and assists. The projected score is Columbus 4, Montreal 3. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Columbus Blue Jackets to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.5 goals, with the under being favored at -118. Both teams have shown strong offensive stats, with Columbus ranked 5th in goals and Montreal 11th. The projected total score is 7. With both teams having strong offensive capabilities, the recommendation is to take the over at 6.5 (-101).