Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/4

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The Montreal Canadiens are heading to the Canada Life Centre to take on the Winnipeg Jets. This NHL regular season game is set for Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Canadiens have had a strong season with a record of 31-18-8. Under the guidance of head coach Martin St. Louis, they rank 4th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. On the other side, the Jets, coached by Scott Arniel, hold a 22-26-8 record and sit 7th in the Western Central Division.

Canadiens vs Jets Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Winnipeg Jets
  • Venue: Canada Life Centre
  • Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine -110, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -108

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens recently played against the Minnesota Wild, where they lost 4-3. They managed 20 shots on goal but failed to capitalize on power plays. Brendan Gallagher scored one of the goals with support from Phillip Danault and Alexandre Carrier.

In their game against the Buffalo Sabres, the Canadiens won 4-2. Cole Caufield led the team with two goals and one assist. The team also scored one power-play goal, showing their strength in special teams.

Against the Colorado Avalanche, the Canadiens secured a 7-3 win. Nick Suzuki contributed with two goals and one assist, helping the team achieve a high score. The game also saw a good defensive effort with 21 blocks recorded.

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have had a mixed run in their recent games. They faced a close defeat against the Dallas Stars, losing 4-3. In that game, Gabriel Vilardi and Cole Perfetti both stood out, each recording a goal and an assist.

Against the Florida Panthers, the Jets managed a win with a score of 2-1. Mark Scheifele contributed with a goal, while Kyle Connor added an assist. The team had 21 shots on goal in this game.

In the game versus the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Jets struggled, losing 4-1. Kyle Connor managed to score the only goal for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck faced 36 shots and made 33 saves in this effort.

BTB Betting Pick

The Winnipeg Jets are favored to win against the Montreal Canadiens with a moneyline of -110. The Jets have a slight edge in goaltending stats, with fewer goals against than the Canadiens. The projected score is Winnipeg 3, Montreal 2. Given the odds and stats, picking Winnipeg to win straight up is recommended.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. Both teams have solid offensive stats, but their defensive numbers suggest a tighter game. The projected total score is 5. Choosing the under at 6.0 (-106) seems reasonable based on the projected score and team stats.