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Canadiens vs. Jets prediction: Why Winnipeg is favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [2/4/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens will meet in the NHL at Canada Life Centre on Wednesday, with puck drop at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Jets a slight edge with a 52% win probability over the Canadiens.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's Canadiens vs. Jets matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Habs vs. Jets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Jets 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Jets a 52% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Canadiens vs. Jets odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canadiens | Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-230) | -1.5 (+195) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -128 |
| Total | o6.5 (+102) | u6.5 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Canadiens vs. Jets 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 | Canadiens +1.5 | -230 |
| Moneyline | Canadiens | +110 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -122 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Canadiens vs. Jets player props
Who will score a goal in Canadiens vs. Jets?
According to our model, Kyle Connor is most likely to score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Jets.
Our projections give Connor a 39.3% chance of scoring a goal at Canada Life Centre, while the star is an 8.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 38.0% |
| Nick Suzuki | 27.4% |
| Ivan Demidov | 27.0% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 24.1% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 21.8% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 39.3% |
| Mark Scheifele | 37.5% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 30.0% |
| Cole Perfetti | 23.4% |
| Jonathan Toews | 21.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 8.1% |
| Ivan Demidov | 6.1% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.3% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.1% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 3.7% |
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 8.1% |
| Mark Scheifele | 7.4% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 5.5% |
| Cole Perfetti | 4.2% |
| Jonathan Toews | 3.8% |
Habs vs. Jets game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Jets and Canadiens at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Wednesday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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