Minnesota Wild @ Montreal Canadiens Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 1/30/2025

We have your Minnesota Wild @ Montreal Canadiens prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Wild visit the Canadiens in Montreal.

Minnesota Wild @ Montreal Canadiens Pick

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Best Moneyline Odds: Minnesota Wild +105 (ESPN BET), Montreal Canadiens -120 (BetMGM).
Best Spread Odds: Minnesota Wild +1.5 (-250, BetMGM), Montreal Canadiens -1.5 (+205, DraftKings).
Best Total Odds: Over 5.5 (-130, DraftKings), Under 5.5 (+115, ESPN BET).

Game Info

Date: January 30, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Location: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
TV: TSN2 (English), RDS (French), ESPN+

Minnesota Wild @ Montreal Canadiens Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the Minnesota Wild. Montreal has been struggling defensively, especially with the absence of Kaiden Guhle, who is out indefinitely after surgery. The Canadiens have a 13-9-4 home record and are 24-21-5 overall. They have been competitive in close games, going 10-2-3 in one-goal contests.

On the other hand, the Minnesota Wild are coming off a morale-boosting 3-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, they are missing key players, including top scorer Kirill Kaprizov and defenseman Jonas Brodin. The Wild have a strong road record of 19-5-3 and are 30-17-4 overall. Marc-André Fleury is expected to start in goal for Minnesota, while Jakub Dobes will be in net for Montreal.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last four meetings, the Minnesota Wild have dominated the Montreal Canadiens, winning three of the four matchups:

November 14, 2024: Wild 3, Canadiens 0
December 21, 2023: Wild 4, Canadiens 3
October 17, 2023: Wild 5, Canadiens 2
November 1, 2022: Wild 4, Canadiens 1

The Wild have outscored the Canadiens 16-6 in these games, showcasing their offensive and defensive superiority in recent matchups.

Pick: Minnesota Wild Moneyline (+105)

The Minnesota Wild are the pick here, despite their injuries. They have a strong road record and are coming off a confidence-boosting win against the Maple Leafs. Montreal's defensive struggles, exacerbated by the absence of Kaiden Guhle, make it difficult to trust them in this matchup. The Wild's ability to bounce back from adversity and their recent head-to-head dominance over the Canadiens further solidify this pick.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Marc-André Fleury Over 27.5 Saves

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With the Canadiens averaging 2.9 goals per game and likely to test Fleury frequently, the veteran goaltender should see plenty of action. Fleury's experience and Montreal's offensive tendencies make this a solid pick.

2. Matthew Boldy Over 0.5 Points

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Boldy has been a key contributor for the Wild, with 18 goals and 27 assists this season. With Kaprizov out, Boldy will be relied upon to generate offense, making this a strong value play.

3. Jakub Dobes Over 2.5 Goals Allowed

Dobes has allowed four goals in each of his last two starts. Facing a Wild team that has shown offensive prowess in recent head-to-head matchups, this prop is worth considering.

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