Bet on Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens on Ice Hockey

Early markets slightly favor the Montreal Canadiens to win, with typical moneyline odds around 1.80–1.90 for Montreal and 2.00–2.20 for the Vancouver Canucks, reflecting Montreal’s stronger 2025-26 record of 45 games, 25 wins and +3 goal difference against Vancouver’s 16 wins and -37 goal difference. Montreal’s more consistent two-way play and better conference standing justify their favorite status with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens NHL game is scheduled to start at 12:30 AM UTC on January 13, 2026. This corresponds approximately to 7:30 PM Eastern Time on January 12, 2026, which is the local evening puck drop for fans in Montreal.

This matchup is set to be played at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the long-time home arena of the Canadiens. The Bell Centre is one of the largest arenas in the NHL, with a hockey capacity of around 21,000 fans and a reputation for a loud, intense atmosphere.

Given Montreal’s stronger form in the 2025-26 season, including 56 points from 45 games versus Vancouver’s 37 points from 44, the Canadiens are a logical pick, with fair moneyline odds in the 1.80–1.90 range and the Canucks as underdogs near 2.10. Bettors may also look at the total goals line around 5.5 or 6.0, where Montreal’s slightly positive goal differential against Vancouver’s heavy negative differential supports a lean toward a Canadiens win in regulation.

Historically, the Montreal Canadiens hold the edge over the Vancouver Canucks in all-time NHL meetings, reflecting Montreal’s status as one of the most successful Original Six franchises. Recent form between the clubs in the 2025-26 season also favors Montreal, as they edged Vancouver 4–3 in their October 25 meeting, reinforcing the Canadiens’ advantage in this head-to-head matchup.