Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/28

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The Montreal Canadiens will visit the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, November 28, 2025. The game will start at 4:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. This game is part of the NHL Regular Season.

Montreal comes into this game with a 12-7-3 record. They are led by head coach Martin St. Louis and are ranked fourth in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Vegas holds a 10-6-8 record under head coach Bruce Cassidy, standing second in the Western Pacific Division. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings in their respective divisions.

Canadiens vs Golden Knights Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Vegas Golden Knights
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Vegas Golden Knights -183, Montreal Canadiens +154

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

In recent games, the Montreal Canadiens have shown mixed results. They won against the Utah Mammoth 4-3, scoring two power-play goals. However, they also faced a heavy 8-4 defeat against the Washington Capitals.

Key players have made significant contributions. Nick Suzuki scored two goals and added an assist in the win over Utah. Cole Caufield has been consistent, with 13 goals and 10 assists in 22 games this season.

On the defensive side, Lane Hutson has been active with 16 assists and 35 blocks. The goaltending has seen Sam Montembeault and Jakub Dobes sharing duties, with Dobes securing eight wins. The team ranks 5th in assists and 7th in goals this season, reflecting their offensive capabilities.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have had a challenging stretch in recent games. They lost their last game against the Ottawa Senators 4-3, despite having 35 shots on goal. Akira Schmid made 20 saves but allowed 3 goals during the game.

In an earlier game, the Golden Knights were defeated by the Utah Mammoth 5-1. Ivan Barbashev scored the lone goal for the team. Akira Schmid did not face any shots during his time in goal for this game.

Jack Eichel has been a standout player for the Golden Knights this season. He has scored 11 goals and added 20 assists in 23 games. Mitchell Marner and Ivan Barbashev have also been key contributors, with Marner recording 22 points and Barbashev with 20 points this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Vegas Golden Knights are favored to win against the Montreal Canadiens. The current moneyline for Vegas is -183, while Montreal’s is +154. Considering the skater and goaltending stats, Vegas has a slight edge with better-ranked goals and assists. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of Vegas. Thus, the pick is for the Vegas Golden Knights to win straight up.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with odds of -111 for the over and -110 for the under. Both teams have high-ranking skater stats, suggesting a higher-scoring game. The projected total is 7 goals, slightly above the line. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over for this game.