Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Odds

The Blue Jackets will play the Canadiens on Thursday, October 26th, 2023. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2023-24 NHL regular season has begun for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens. Let's look back at some stats from 2022-23 to analyze what might happen in this matchup and establish each team's baseline for the upcoming regular season.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Columbus Blue Jackets had a 81.00 power ranking in the 2022-23 NHL regular season. The power ranking for the Montreal Canadiens in the 2022-23 regular season was 82.00.
  • Away Columbus Blue Jackets - At the end of the 2022-23 NHL regular season, the Columbus Blue Jackets had a 9-25-7 record as an away team, ranking them 20th in the regular season for away team wins.
  • Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 17-21-3 record as a home team. They ranked 13th for home team wins in the regular season standings.
  • Goals Scored - Looking at the number of goals each team scored in the 2022-23 regular season, the Columbus Blue Jackets ranked 29th (214), with the Montreal Canadiens ending up 25th (232).
  • Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team in the 2022-23 regular season, the Columbus Blue Jackets finished 2nd (330), with the Montreal Canadiens ranked 4th (307).
  • Team Records - The Columbus Blue Jackets had a Pending regular season record, with the Montreal Canadiens finishing with a Pending regular season standing last season.

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Welcome, fellow wizards and hockey enthusiasts, to the mystical world of NHL! The 2023-24 season has just begun, and the Columbus Blue Jackets are ready to cast their spell on the ice as the away team. At the end of last season, they had a Pending standing, leaving fans eager for a magical comeback this year. On the other end, the Montreal Canadiens also had a Pending standing in the previous regular season, making this game even more enchanting.

As the puck drops on Thursday, October 26th, the action is on the ice, where two teams will battle for victory. Will the Blue Jackets summon their powers to conquer the Canadiens in their own domain? Or will the home team harness their mystical abilities to defend their fortress?

Before we delve further into this spellbinding encounter, take a moment to review this game's odds from our partner sportsbooks. Will the stars align in favor of the Blue Jackets or the Canadiens? Only time will tell.

For those seeking extra excitement, take a look at the prop bets available below. Will there be a hat trick? A game-winning goal? Or perhaps an unexpected display of sorcery?

With the 2023-24 NHL season in its infancy, both teams are hungry for a victorious start. So, grab your wands and join us as we witness the captivating clash between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Montreal Canadiens. May the magic unfold before our eyes!

Best Blue Jackets at Canadiens Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Columbus Blue Jackets
Favorite

Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are the -115 moneyline favorite. Risk $115 to win $100 on the Montreal Canadiens at BetMGM. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the -104 underdog at BetRivers. Risk $104 to win $100 on the Columbus Blue Jackets. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetRivers has the best over line of 6.5 goals. Risk $118 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 6.5 goals. Risk $100 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Puck Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Columbus Blue Jackets
Favorite

Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have a -1.5 +200 puck line at BetRivers VA. They are the puck line favorite in this matchup. The Columbus Blue Jackets have a +1.5 -250 puck line at BetRivers. The Columbus Blue Jackets are the puck line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens NHL game on Thursday, October 26th, 2023?

The Montreal Canadiens are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Columbus Blue Jackets are the -104 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.

What is the over-under total line for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens NHL game on Thursday, October 26th, 2023?

The best over line is 6.5 -118 goals at BetRivers, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the puck line for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens NHL game on Thursday, October 26th, 2023?

The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetRivers, while the Columbus Blue Jackets are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetRivers.

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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Columbus Blue Jackets bettors risk $100 to win $96.15 at -104 odds. The implied probability for Columbus Blue Jackets is 50.98%.
  • Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 54.13%.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets

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Team Standings

2023-2024 NHL Regular Season Standings - Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
Montreal Canadiens27121230.4442797595-20.06-8-16-4-23-25-4-1W1
Columbus Blue Jackets2991550.31023985101-16.07-7-22-8-30-15-4-1W1

Columbus Blue Jackets & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds

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Columbus Blue Jackets & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, October 26th, 2023 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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