The Canadiens will play the Bruins on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Montreal Canadiens currently have a 92.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Boston Bruins heading into this matchup with a 93.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens have a 14-5-6 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Montreal Canadiens now rank 11th for away team losses.
- Home Boston Bruins - The Boston Bruins start this game with a 18-8-1 record as a home team. That puts them 2nd in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Montreal Canadiens rank 3rd (174) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Boston Bruins, currently rank 5th (170) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Montreal Canadiens rank 4th (171) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Boston Bruins, they've given up 159 goals this season, ranking them 9th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Montreal Canadiens have a 2-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Boston Bruins owning a 2-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Montreal Canadiens have a 28-16-7 record and the Boston Bruins hold a 29-20-2 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Canadiens have 28 wins, 16 losses, 7 ties...Boston Bruins with 29 wins, 20 losses, 2 ties...Montreal win percentage at 0.549, while Boston at 0.569...
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Best Canadiens at Bruins Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Boston Bruins |
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| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Boston Bruins |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Boston Bruins are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Boston Bruins are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Montreal Canadiens are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Canadiens
Bruins
1/24/26 7:08pm EST | -105-115 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 51.22%.
- Boston Bruins bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds. The implied probability for Boston Bruins is 53.49%.
Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins Prop Bets
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Canadiens
Bruins
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/24/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -210No +154Bet |
Bruins
Total Goals
MTL at BOS 1/24/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1403 u +100Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
MTL at BOS 1/24/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1353 u -105Bet |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at BOS 1/24/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
David Pastrnak
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at BOS 1/24/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +3500Bet |
Morgan Geekie
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at BOS 1/24/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Nick Suzuki
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at BOS 1/24/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 53 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 0.547 | 65 | 27 | 180 | 177 | +3.0 | 15-11-1 | 14-6-6 | 2-4 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| Boston Bruins | 54 | 31 | 20 | 3 | 0.574 | 65 | 29 | 180 | 168 | +12.0 | 20-8-1 | 11-12-2 | 2-1 | 8-1-1 | W1 |
Montreal Canadiens & Boston Bruins Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +5000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Bruins | +15000 Bet |
Montreal Canadiens & Boston Bruins Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins NHL Game
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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 Saturday, January 24th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins Game.
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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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