Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Apr 13, 2022

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 7:00PM EDT as the Montreal Canadiens lock horns with the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Canadiens-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Blue Jackets a 58% chance of getting the W against the Canadiens.

More: Full Betting Guide for Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets

Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Game Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets -1.5, Canadiens +1.5
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets -161, Canadiens +145
• Total: Over/Under 6.5

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with +155 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -170.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at -161, which means you can risk $161 to win $100, for a total payout of $261, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +145, where you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -170 via DraftKings Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +145 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.2% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Blue Jackets are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Betting Guide

Use our widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Montreal vs. Columbus, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Canadiens-Blue Jackets matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Blue Jackets.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Wednesday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Columbus' Patrik Laine is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Laine a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Blue Jackets star is a 38.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 7.8% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.9% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.9% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.4% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 4.2% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 7.9% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 5.7% probability
• Justin Danforth: 5.2% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 4.6% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 4.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 36.6% probability
• Josh Anderson: 27.7% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 25.8% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 24.4% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 23.8% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Patrik Laine: 38.6% probability
• Oliver Bjorkstrand: 30.7% probability
• Justin Danforth: 25.7% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 24.7% probability
• Gustav Nyquist: 22.7% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets on Wednesday April 13, 2022.

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Canadiens vs. Blue Jackets 2022 Game Info

When do the Blue Jackets play the Canadiens?

• Date: Wednesday April 13, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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