NHL: Canadiens vs. Bruins Picks and Odds | January 24, 2026
Written by: Nick Zanghi
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Nothing like a good divisional matchup on this Saturday. The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. These two teams played back in December and the Hab won by a score of 6-2.
Boston is 29-20-2 this season and are fifth in the Atlantic Division. They come into this game off a win over the Knights on Thursday. The Bruins are 8-2-0 in their last ten games, 11-12-1 at home and 8-8-0 in divisional matchups.
These boys have been battling and buzzing. Boston went on a six-game winning streak and has been hot ever since. They have beaten teams like the Knights, Penguins and Red Wings. The game against the Wings was a huge divisional win that they'll look to do again vs. the Habs.
On offense, they rank in the top ten for goals scored, power play conversion and shooting percentage. They don't shoot very much, ranking twenty first in the league, but that shooting percentage makes up for it.
They have struggled a little on defense. The Bruins rank eighteenth in goals allowed and twenty eighth in shots on goal allowed. Goalie Jeremy Swayman is going to get the start. Swayman is 19-12-2 this season with a 2.82 GAA and a .903 save percentage.
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Montreal will try to continue to be road warriors tonight
Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki tries to get the puck passed Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman.
The Canadiens are 28-16-7 this year and are third in the Atlantic Division. They come into this game off a loss to the Sabres on Thursday. Montreal is 6-3-1 in their last ten games, 14-5-6 on the road and 9-7-1 in division games.
A lot of similarities on offense for the Canadiens vs. the Bruins. They also are in the top ten of the league for goals scored, power play conversion and shoot percentage. In fact, Montreal has the best shooting percentage in league, but like Boston, doesn't shoot much.
They defense has been ok, but obviously they're getting the job done. Ranking twenty fourth in goals allowed and penalty kill percentage, but tenth in shots on goal allowed. Neither team plays smart hockey and commit a lot of penalties per game, so that should make it interesting.
In net, we're expected to see Samuel Montembeault. He is 9-7-2 this year with a 3.19 GAA and a .871 save percentage. Let's check out the odds and get into the Canadiens vs. Bruins picks.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins Betting Odds and Game Information
Canadiens vs. Bruins Betting Odds – January 24
Puck Line
- Montreal Canadiens +1.5 (-275)
- Boston Bruins -1.5 (+200)
Moneyline
- Montreal Canadiens -110
- Boston Bruins -110
Totals
- Over 6.5 (-110)
- Under 6.5 (-110)
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Canadiens vs. Bruins Game Information
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2025
- Puck Drop: 7 p.m. EST
- TV: MSG-B, SCRIPPS
Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins Picks and Prediction
Bruins forward David Pastrnak moves the puck into the offensive zone with Canadiens forward Cole Caufield right behind him.
Canadiens vs. Bruins Picks and Predictions: Montreal Canadiens Moneyline (-110) Get 50% up to $1000 Deposit on BetOnline for this pick
I like Montreal to cool Boston off a bit. They're a solid road team, so going into Boston shouldn't play a factor. This team has been a surprise this season, but all those young pieces they've been putting together are paying off.
They absolutely took advantage of Swayman when they met last time. I believe they have his number and could light him up against. It will help to get their shot count up against a team who allows a ton would put this over the top.
I like for Cole Caufield to have another solid game and get 4 or more shots on goal. The kid is a stud and ripped the puck last game they played. He'll need to be heavily involved in the offense to keep the Habs in the game.
On the other side, I like Morgan Geekie to get 3 or more shots on goal. He has been such a key to this teams offense and should get his shots again like last game. Guy has been a sniper this season, so sprinkling his anytime goal is in order.
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Nick Zanghi
Nick Zanghi is an avid hockey fan who loves to bet on the NHL Props. He has also found a liking for the WNBA. Born and raised on LI, NZ is a lifelong Islanders #isles fan and a new NY Liberty fan #LIGHTITUPNYL. When not watching or attending sporting events, he enjoys grilling and time with his wife and kids.
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