Montreal vs Winnipeg Prediction: the Jets Won't Face Any Issues Here

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Montreal vs Winnipeg, which will take place on January 29th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Montreal

Montreal's been doing pretty well recently, with an average of three wins per loss over the last two months. This has helped them climb to 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings, just two points behind eighth-place Tampa. A win in their upcoming game could really boost their position.But as we know, good runs always seem to be followed by bad ones, and it looks like Montreal is heading into just such a spell. In the last two games, Martin St-Louis' team has been weaker. First, they lost to Detroit 2-4, and then to New Jersey 3-4 in OT.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg and Washington are tied on points in the Eastern Conference. The leaders have both got 71 points. The team that takes the lead will be called the best team of the current season, and the Jets are on track to do just that. In the Western Conference, the Jets are ahead of second Edmonton by only four points, so they've got no right to lose in the duel with the Canadiens. Also, Scott Arniel's team is coming into this event off the back of three wins in a row: 3-2 (OT) over Colorado, 5-2 over Utah, and 5-2 over Calgary.

H2H Meetings

The opponents have only met once in 2024. In mid-December, the Jets managed to get a confident victory over the Canadiens with a difference of two pucks.

Stats Betting

• In 6 of the last 11 matches involving Montreal Canadiens was recorded a draw in regulation time.
• In 3 of the last 5 matches between Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets there was a draw in regulation time.
• Montreal Canadiens conceded 2 or less pucks in 12 of the last 20 home games.
• Montreal Canadiens scored more than 2 pucks in 14 of the last 19 matches.
• Winnipeg Jets conceded more than 2 pucks in 11 of the last 17 away games.
• Montreal Canadiens did not lose in regulation time in 15 of the last 19 matches.

Bookmakers' Offers

The bookie lot at 1xbet think Winnipeg's going to come out on top. You can bet on them winning in overtime and a shootout at 1.662 and in regulation time at 2.059. If you fancy the Montreal team (including OT and BUL), you can get 2.33, and if you think they'll win in three periods, you can get 3.125. The pros set the total at 5.5 pucks. For a bet on the total over (5.5) pucks, you can get a 1.799 coefficient, and for the reverse line with the total under, you can get 2.104.

Expert Betting Tips

We think the visitors have more of a chance of winning here. Montreal can't win forever. They've got a lot of resources left in them, but it's going to take time to recover. Winnipeg has been playing at a high level all season, being one of the main contenders for the Stanley Cup. Also, Edmonton is closing in fast on the West standings and will start to slow down soon. So, the Jets will put in a lot of effort, but will take two points. We're offering a great bet on their final victory.

Prediction:

Team 2 Wins for 1.63

IT2O (3.5) for 2.28

CS 2:4 for 11.00