Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction: Bet on a Montreal victory

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens: Prediction for the Match on November 18, 2025

Prediction for the NHL match which will be held on November 18. Who will be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Columbus Blue Jackets: form and statistics

Columbus continues its push to finally reach the playoffs. Last season, the Blue Jackets came close, but fell short by just two points for the coveted eighth spot. Now, they are making another attempt to break into the playoff bracket, though it won’t be easy.

In November, Dean Evason’s squad went through a rough patch, losing four games in a row. However, they improved mid-month, first defeating Seattle and Edmonton 2–1 and 5–4, respectively, before narrowly losing to the Rangers in a shootout, 1–2. In the Eastern Conference standings, Columbus currently is in 12th place.

Montreal Canadiens: form and statistics

Montreal, on the other hand, broke its streak of seasons without playoff action last year, but was limited to a first-round exit in the Stanley Cup. Nevertheless, the red and blue gained valuable playoff experience that should benefit them in the future. The Canadiens started the current regular season well, but have recently experienced a downturn.

In their last six games, the Canadiens have won only once, defeating Utah 6–2. They also earned two points from overtime or shootout losses to New Jersey and Philadelphia, 4–5 and 3–4 respectively. In three other games, they came away with no points. In the Eastern Conference standings, Montreal currently is in sixth place.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens: head to head statistics

In the previous regular season, Columbus and Montreal faced each other three times. The Canadiens won twice — 5–1 and 4–3 — while the Blue Jackets claimed one victory, 5–4.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens: Betting Tips & Odds

• Montreal has defeated Columbus in seven of their last eight head-to-head meetings. You can bet on a Montreal victory at odds of 2.65 with 1xBet.
• In six of the last seven head-to-head games between Columbus and Montreal, the over was hit. You can bet on over 5.5 goals at odds of 1.60 with bet365.
• Montreal has scored at least three goals in each of their last nine head-to-head meetings with Columbus. You can bet on Montreal’s team total over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.70 with Betway.
• Columbus has scored at least three goals in four of their last six home games. You can bet on Columbus’s team total over 2.5 goals at odds of 1.55 with 1xBet.
• In five of the last seven head-to-head matchups between Columbus and Montreal, both teams scored at least two goals. You can bet Both teams to score over 1.5 goals – Yes at odds of 1.40 with Betway.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens: Bookmakers' odds for the match

1xBet analysts consider Columbus the favorite in this matchup. A victory for the Blue Jackets is priced at 2.25. You can bet on Montreal to win at 2.65, while a draw is offered at 4.40.

A wager on Dean Evason’s team to win including overtime and shootout comes with odds of 1.75. An overall victory for the Canadiens is available at 2.05.

The bookmaker expects the clash between Columbus and Montreal to be high-scoring. You can bet on over 5.5 goals at 1.60, and on under 5.5 goals at 2.25.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Montreal Canadiens match prediction 18 November 2025

Montreal is playing noticeably better than Columbus in the current regular season. Yes, the Canadiens have recently experienced a slight slump, but in a matchup against the Blue Jackets, they have every chance to end their run of poor results. The key factor is that the Canadiens have won seven of their last eight head-to-head meetings. As a result, Martin St. Louis’s squad is seen as the favorite, making a bet on a Montreal victory in this game a reasonable choice.

Our main prediction: is IT2O 2.5 for a coefficient of 1.67  in the betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is W2 for a coefficient 2.81 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is TO 6.5 for a coefficient 1.95 in the bet365 bookmaker.