Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks predictions, Jan 12, 2026

Jan 10, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting upcoming NHL matchup, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the struggling Vancouver Canucks on January 12, 2026. The Canadiens are currently in solid form, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, while the Canucks have been struggling with 0 wins in their last 5 games.

Heading into this game, the bookmakers have favored the Canadiens to come out on top with odds of 1.77 for a home win, compared to 3.59 for an away win for the Canucks. Our model prediction also aligns with this, giving the Canadiens a 52.8% probability of winning, a 20.4% chance of a draw, and a 26.6% likelihood of an away win.

Both teams will need to leverage their tactical strengths to secure a victory in this matchup. The Canadiens will look to capitalize on their recent winning streak, while the Canucks will need to regroup and make strategic adjustments to turn their fortunes around.

Ultimately, with the unpredictability of sports, anything can happen on game day. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform and which side will come out on top in this highly anticipated contest.

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Montreal
52.9%		 Draw
20.8%		 Vancouver
26.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 1.7% Vancouver Canucks: 0.16%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.85 4.52 3.72
Pinnacle 1.77 4.68 3.59

Latest Results

08.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Florida Panthers – 6:2
07.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Calgary Flames – 4:1
04.01.26 Dallas Stars – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 OT
03.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Montreal Canadiens – 2:0
01.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 5:7		 08.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Vancouver Canucks – 5:1
06.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Vancouver Canucks – 5:3
03.01.26 Vancouver Canucks – Boston Bruins – 2:3 OT
02.01.26 Vancouver Canucks – Seattle Kraken – 3:4 penalties
30.12.25 Vancouver Canucks – Philadelphia Flyers – 3:6

Facts

  • One of the top teams will play against one of the outsiders (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 16).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 3.
  • Montreal is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Vancouver is on a losing streak (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • In this match, Montreal is a strong favorite.
  • We predict that Montreal will win today’s game, with odds of 1.81.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 78:65. (average 3.9:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 34:29. (average 3.8:3.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.10.25 Vancouver Canucks – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4
    11.03.25 Vancouver Canucks – Montreal Canadiens – 2:4
    06.01.25 Montreal Canadiens – Vancouver Canucks – 5:4 OT
    21.03.24 Vancouver Canucks – Montreal Canadiens – 4:1
    12.11.23 Montreal Canadiens – Vancouver Canucks – 2:5

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 43 29 3 7 4 175:99 71
    2 Dallas Stars 44 22 4 8 10 153:124 60
    3 Minnesota Wild 45 18 8 8 11 143:121 60
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 42 14 5 12 11 133:132 50
    5 Edmonton Oilers 44 17 5 6 16 149:148 50
    6 Seattle Kraken 42 14 6 8 14 117:123 48
    7 San Jose Sharks 43 12 10 3 18 136:151 47
    8 Utah Mammoth 45 16 6 3 20 137:127 47
    9 Los Angeles Kings 43 12 6 10 15 115:122 46
    10 Anaheim Ducks 44 13 8 3 20 147:163 45
    11 Nashville Predators 43 14 6 4 19 122:143 44
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 44 14 4 7 19 126:142 43
    13 St. Louis Blues 45 17 0 8 20 112:157 42
    14 Calgary Flames 44 14 4 4 22 114:134 40
    15 Winnipeg Jets 43 14 2 5 22 126:135 37
    16 Vancouver Canucks 43 10 6 5 22 121:153 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 44 18 9 3 14 152:133 57
    2 Montreal Canadiens 44 16 9 6 13 151:144 56
    3 Detroit Red Wings 45 19 7 4 15 141:142 56
    4 Tampa Bay Lightning 42 21 5 3 13 146:112 55
    5 New York Islanders 44 16 8 5 15 130:122 53
    6 Philadelphia Flyers 42 15 7 8 12 130:120 52
    7 Washington Capitals 45 21 2 6 16 148:130 52
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 42 17 4 9 12 139:132 51
    9 Buffalo Sabres 42 17 6 4 15 135:131 50
    10 Toronto Maple Leafs 43 16 5 7 15 143:140 49
    11 Boston Bruins 44 16 7 2 19 141:144 48
    12 Florida Panthers 43 19 3 3 18 132:140 47
    13 New Jersey Devils 44 15 7 2 20 115:137 46
    14 New York Rangers 45 13 7 6 19 118:125 46
    15 Ottawa Senators 43 15 5 5 18 139:145 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 43 11 7 7 18 132:147 43

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.49%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.4%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9 (9.14%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.25 (8.89%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.83%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (7.83%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 14.5 (5.67%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.58%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 23.5 (3.5%)

    10. Los Angeles Kings: 37.5 (2.19%)

    11. New Jersey Devils: 41 (2.01%)

    12. Toronto Maple Leafs: 46 (1.79%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 48.5 (1.7%)

    14. Ottawa Senators: 51 (1.61%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.35%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 64 (1.28%)

    17. New York Rangers: 76 (1.08%)

    18. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. New York Islanders: 81 (1.02%)

    20. Buffalo Sabres: 81 (1.02%)

    21. Pittsburgh Penguins: 96 (0.86%)

    22. Philadelphia Flyers: 113.5 (0.72%)

    23. Winnipeg Jets: 138.5 (0.59%)

    24. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.47%)

    25. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.36%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 276 (0.3%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 401 (0.21%)

    29. Seattle Kraken: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 501 (0.16%)

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