The Montreal Canadiens host the Vegas Golden Knights in a tape-measuring matchup at the Bell Centre on Tuesday, January 27.
Vegas is coming off a 7-1 shallacking last time out, so my top NHL picks and Golden Knights vs. Canadiens predictions expect Montreal starter Jakub Dobes to be busy between the pipes tonight.
Golden Knights vs Canadiens prediction
Golden Knights vs Canadiens best bet: Jakub Dobes Over 23.5 saves (-110)
Montreal Canadiens backup Jakob Dobes is going to be busy Tuesday night.
The Vegas Golden Knights were steamrolled 7-1 by the Ottawa Senators last time out, and Vegas only put 20 shots on net. After recording north of 30 shots in four of the previous five, look for the Golden Knights to approach that number again at the Bell Centre.
Montreal has allowed the ninth-fewest shots per game (26.8) while ranking 12th in Corsi For percentage at five-on-five through 13 January games, so there have been recent improvements, but the Habs will still have their hands full with the Golden Knights looking to cap off a four-game road trip with a win.
Returning to Dobes, he’s 4-0 with a .907 save percentage across his past four home starts, and I’m anticipating enough push from Vegas for him to clear this saves total tonight.
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The Golden Knights have played to the Over in five of their past six, and No. 1 goalie Adin Hill sports an abysmal .827 save percentage and 4.26 GAA across his past four starts.
And, while I expect Dobes to pick up 24 or more saves, the Canadiens have also hit the Over in five of their past seven.
Montreal rookie Ivan Demidov has missed the scoresheet in consecutive games despite being on the ice for a pair of tallies and 2.09 expected goals.
He marked the scoresheet in four straight before the mini skid and ranks 23rd in points per 60 minutes (3.22) this season, so I like him to pick up a point tonight.
Golden Knights vs Canadiens SGP
- Over 6.5
- Jakub Dobes Over 23.5 saves
- Ivan Demidov Over 0.5 points
Golden Knights vs Canadiens odds
- Moneyline: Vegas -110 | Montreal -110
- Puck Line: Vegas -1.5 (+200) | Montreal +1.5 (-250)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-110) | Under 6.5 (-110)
Golden Knights vs Canadiens trend
The Montreal Canadiens have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 20 games (+10.30 Units / 33% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Golden Knights vs. Canadiens.
How to watch Golden Knights vs Canadiens
| Location | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC |
| Date | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | SCRIPPS, TSN2 |
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