January 26, 2026 11:44 AM EST

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Montreal Canadiens 1/27/2026

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The Vegas Golden Knights are solid 60.5 percent favorites over the Montreal Canadiens. The Golden Knights are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +3 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 27 shots on goal vs 24 shots for the Canadiens. The Golden Knights goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.3% compared to the Canadiens goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.1%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Adin Hill 22, Sam Montembeault 24 SHOTS: Pavel Dorofeyev 3, Cole Caufield 3.3 GOALS: Pavel Dorofeyev 0.44, Cole Caufield 0.63 PTS: Mitch Marner has a 66% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nick Suzuki has a 51% 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

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road13-13, 50% -294Record at Home14-12, 54% -124Montreal Canadiens
VS Montreal Canadiens0-1, 0% -100VS Vegas Golden Knights1-0, 100% 145Montreal Canadiens
vs Team .500 or Better10-16, 38% -936vs Team Under .50016-13, 55% 96Montreal Canadiens
Record as Road Favorite12-11, 52% -197Record as Home Underdog3-2, 60% 98Montreal Canadiens
After 1 or More Days Off20-23, 47% -3448After 1 or More Days Off23-19, 55% -2239Montreal Canadiens

PAST 30 DAYS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road4-4, 50% -83Record at Home4-2, 67% 86Montreal Canadiens
VS Montreal Canadiens0-0 No GamesVS Vegas Golden Knights0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better5-4, 56% -78vs Team .500 or Better3-5, 38% -118Vegas Golden Knights
Record as Road Favorite4-4, 50% -83Record as Home Underdog1-0, 100% 92Montreal Canadiens
After 1 or More Days Off5-8, 38% -1135After 1 or More Days Off6-6, 50% -603Montreal Canadiens

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD13-13, 50% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME19-7, 73% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS6-2, 75% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS6-3, 67% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home27-13, 68% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road30-12, 71% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 12-14, 46% -1297 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 15-11, 58% +268 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 3-5, 38% -500 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 6-0, 100% +514

MONEY LINE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 12-14, 46% -481 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 17-9, 65% 520 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 3-5, 38% -270 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 5-1, 83% +301

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 12-14, 46% -308 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 10-16, 38% -690 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 4-4, 50% -36 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-3, 50% -27

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