Montreal Canadiens vs. Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - November 29, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets will face the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Wednesday's Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

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Who Will Win: Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets

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

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Blue Jackets a 54% chance of winning against the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Odds

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

Bet Type	Canadiens	Blue Jackets
Puck Line	+1.5 (-218)	-1.5 (+188)
Moneyline	+110	-130
Total	o6.5 (-120)	u6.5 (+105)

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

The Blue Jackets are currently -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with +188 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -218.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at -130. That means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +110, where you can put down $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Under.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets for this game:

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -218 via DraftKings Sportsbook (68% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Blue Jackets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Boone Jenner is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Jenner a 6.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 30.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	5.7%
Nick Suzuki	5.3%
Alex Newhook	4.4%
Sean Monahan	3.9%
Josh Anderson	3.6%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	First Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	6.3%
Justin Danforth	6.0%
Kirill Marchenko	5.3%
Johnny Gaudreau	4.3%
Patrik Laine	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	31.4%
Nick Suzuki	27.2%
Alex Newhook	25.5%
Josh Anderson	21.6%
Sean Monahan	21.0%

Columbus Blue Jackets

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Boone Jenner	30.2%
Kirill Marchenko	29.6%
Justin Danforth	29.6%
Patrik Laine	24.7%
Johnny Gaudreau	23.2%
Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets on Wednesday November 29, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Preview

Wednesday's game between the Blue Jackets and Canadiens at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Wednesday November 29, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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Conclusion

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