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Wild vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Montreal is favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [1/20/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Montreal Canadiens will face the Minnesota Wild, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Bell Centre on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model gives the Canadiens a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the Wild.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's Wild vs. Canadiens matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Wild vs. Habs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Wild and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Canadiens a 53% chance of defeating the Wild.
According to our model, the Wild (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Wild vs. Canadiens odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Wild | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-218) | -1.5 (+185) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | o6.5 (+100) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Wild vs. Canadiens picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Wild +1.5 | -218 |
| Moneyline | Wild | +110 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Wild vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score a goal in Wild vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Kaprizov a 46.9% chance of scoring a goal at Bell Centre, while the star is a 10.8% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 46.9% |
| Danila Yurov | 26.8% |
| Ryan Hartman | 26.6% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 24.1% |
| Marcus Foligno | 21.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 36.3% |
| Nick Suzuki | 31.0% |
| Ivan Demidov | 28.5% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 27.1% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 23.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Minnesota Wild
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | 10.8% |
| Ryan Hartman | 5.1% |
| Danila Yurov | 4.9% |
| Marcus Foligno | 4.5% |
| Mats Zuccarello | 3.9% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 6.8% |
| Nick Suzuki | 6.1% |
| Ivan Demidov | 5.5% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 5.1% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 4.7% |
Wild vs. Habs game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Canadiens and Wild at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Wild on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Wild vs. Canadiens insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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