Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - October 26, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens and Columbus Blue Jackets will meet in the NHL at Bell Centre on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens game, as well as the latest odds and our in-depth game preview, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Blue Jackets-Canadiens NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Canadiens a 55% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets.

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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Canadiens -1.5 (+210), Blue Jackets +1.5 (-250)
• Moneyline: Canadiens -110, Blue Jackets -105
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-118/+100)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Canadiens are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Blue Jackets, with +210 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -250.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Canadiens and Blue Jackets are currently at minus-money betting odds to win on Thursday.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at -110. That means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Canadiens -1.5 @ +210 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ -110 via PointsBet (55% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +100 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Blue Jackets are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Canadiens -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Prediction

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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blue Jackets and Canadiens.

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According to DimersBOT, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens.

DimersBOT gives Caufield a 7.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Canadiens star is a 36.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 6.1% probability
• Justin Danforth: 5.7% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 4.7% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.6% probability
• Kent Johnson: 4.1% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 7.2% probability
• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 5.1% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.0% probability
• Alex Newhook: 4.6% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Justin Danforth: 32.9% probability
• Boone Jenner: 32.6% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 28.4% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 27.7% probability
• Adam Fantilli: 23.2% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 36.4% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 28.2% probability
• Rafael Harvey-Pinard: 26.6% probability
• Josh Anderson: 25.6% probability
• Alex Newhook: 25.1% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens on Thursday October 26, 2023.

Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Preview

Thursday's game between the Canadiens and Blue Jackets at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Thursday October 26, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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Conclusion

This detailed game preview highlights our Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens prediction and NHL odds.

Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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