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Jets vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Winnipeg is favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [12/3/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Wednesday.
The Montreal Canadiens will face the Winnipeg Jets in NHL action at Bell Centre on Wednesday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Jets as the most likely winner of the Jets vs. Canadiens game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Jets vs. Habs prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Jets and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Jets a 55% chance of beating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 57% chance of staying under.
Jets vs. Canadiens odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Jets | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+195) | +1.5 (-225) |
| Moneyline | -134 | +115 |
| Total | o6.5 (+110) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Jets vs. Canadiens picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | -225 |
| Moneyline | Canadiens | +115 |
| 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.
Jets vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score a goal in Jets vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Cole Caufield is most likely to score an anytime goal in Jets vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Caufield a 37.7% chance of scoring a goal at Bell Centre, while the star is an 8.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | 36.4% |
| Mark Scheifele | 34.3% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 30.5% |
| Cole Perfetti | 22.3% |
| Jonathan Toews | 19.2% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 37.7% |
| Nick Suzuki | 30.2% |
| Zachary Bolduc | 26.2% |
| Ivan Demidov | 24.9% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 21.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | 7.4% |
| Kyle Connor | 6.6% |
| Gabriel Vilardi | 6.1% |
| Cole Perfetti | 4.5% |
| Nino Niederreiter | 3.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 8.3% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.9% |
| Ivan Demidov | 4.9% |
| Zachary Bolduc | 4.6% |
| Oliver Kapanen | 4.6% |
Jets vs. Habs game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's game between the Canadiens and Jets at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Winnipeg Jets vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Jets, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Wednesday.
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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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