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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Montreal is favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [4/11/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Saturday.
NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET as the Columbus Blue Jackets square off with the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Canadiens as the most likely winner of the Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Habs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Blue Jackets and Canadiens, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Canadiens a 56% chance of defeating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-218) | -1.5 (+186) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Canadiens -1.5 | +186 |
| Moneyline | Canadiens | -130 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Canadiens -1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Cole Caufield is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Caufield a 39.9% chance of scoring a goal at Bell Centre, while the star is an 8.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 32.3% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 30.4% |
| Mason Marchment | 24.7% |
| Charlie Coyle | 19.4% |
| Sean Monahan | 18.9% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 39.9% |
| Nick Suzuki | 30.3% |
| Ivan Demidov | 29.7% |
| Alexandre Texier | 27.8% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 25.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 6.5% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.4% |
| Mason Marchment | 4.6% |
| Charlie Coyle | 3.5% |
| Boone Jenner | 3.4% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 8.2% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.8% |
| Ivan Demidov | 5.5% |
| Alexandre Texier | 5.4% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.9% |
Blue Jackets vs. Habs game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Canadiens and Blue Jackets at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets in Saturday's NHL matchup.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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