December 30, 2025 7:14 AM EST

NHL: Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes 1/1/2026

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The Carolina Hurricanes are solid 63.8 percent favorites over the Montreal Canadiens. The Hurricanes are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +7 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 31 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Canadiens. The Canadiens goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89% compared to the Hurricanes goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Sam Montembeault 28, Frederik Andersen 21 SHOTS: Cole Caufield 3.3, Andrei Svechnikov 2.9 GOALS: Cole Caufield 0.69, Sebastian Aho 0.49 PTS: Nick Suzuki has a 51% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nikolaj Ehlers has a 54% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Montreal Canadiens

Montreal CanadiensRECORDCarolina HurricanesRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road10-8, 56% 237Record at Home13-7, 65% -15Montreal Canadiens
VS Carolina Hurricanes0-0 No GamesVS Montreal Canadiens0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better4-10, 29% -608vs Team .500 or Better12-9, 57% -144Carolina Hurricanes
Record As Road Underdog8-8, 50% 82Record As Home Favorite13-7, 65% -15Montreal Canadiens
After 1 or More Days Off17-14, 55% -1736After 1 or More Days Off22-11, 67% -2471Montreal Canadiens

PAST 30 DAYS

Montreal CanadiensRECORDCarolina HurricanesRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-3, 50% 33Record at Home6-3, 67% 1Montreal Canadiens
VS Carolina Hurricanes0-0 No GamesVS Montreal Canadiens0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better1-0, 100% 109vs Team .500 or Better4-3, 57% -93Montreal Canadiens
Record As Road Underdog3-3, 50% 33Record As Home Favorite6-3, 67% 1Montreal Canadiens
After 1 or More Days Off5-5, 50% -287After 1 or More Days Off8-3, 73% -768Montreal Canadiens

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Montreal CanadiensRECORDCarolina HurricanesRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD14-4, 78% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME9-9, 50% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS5-1, 83% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-2, 60% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON19-11, 63% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home20-9, 69% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road19-14, 58% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 8-10, 44% -326 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 12-8, 60% +231 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 4-2, 67% +242 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 5-4, 56% +44

MONEY LINE - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 12-6, 67% +264 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 14-6, 70% 188 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 4-2, 67% +110 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 6-3, 67% +1

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 9-9, 50% -81 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 10-10, 50% -90 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Montreal Canadiens Road Games: 5-1, 83% + 355 Carolina Hurricanes Home Games: 5-4, 56% + 55

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