There are lots of betting options to take into account for the upcoming contest that has the Columbus Blue Jackets going up against the Montreal Canadiens at 7:00 PM ET on Monday, December 23. To get you prepared to place a bet or build a parlay, see our best bets and projections below.

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Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6.5 (model projecting 6.7 goals)

• This season, 22 of Columbus’ 34 games have gone over Monday’s total of 6.5 goals.
• A total of 17 of Montreal’s games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.33 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 7.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Blue Jackets Moneyline: -134

• The Blue Jackets have been victorious in one of their four games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (25.0%).
• Columbus is 1-2 when it has played with moneyline odds of -134 or shorter (33.3% win percentage).
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Blue Jackets have a 57.3% chance to win.

Canadiens Moneyline: +112

• Montreal has earned an upset victory 12 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 31 games as the underdog).
• The Canadiens have eight wins in games when their odds are +112 or longer on the moneyline (in 26 opportunities).
• Montreal’s implied probability to win is 47.2% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Columbus 4, Montreal 3

Blue Jackets Points Leaders

• With 12 goals and 22 assists this season, Kirill Marchenko is one of Columbus’ leading contributors (34 points).
• With 11 goals and 21 assists, Zachary Werenski is one of the most important contributors for Columbus with his 32 points (0.9 per game).
• Through 34 games, Sean Monahan has proven himself as an important offensive option for Columbus. He has 28 points (11 goals and 17 assists).
• In 22 games played this season, Elvis Merzlikins (10-9-3) has allowed 69 goals.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Nicholas Suzuki’s 11 goals and 23 assists in 33 matchups give him 34 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Cole Caufield is pivotal for Montreal’s offense with 30 total points (0.9 per game), including 17 goals and 13 assists through 33 contests.
• Montreal’s Lane Hutson has 23 points (one goal, 22 assists) this season.
• Montreal’s Samuel Montembeault is 12-13-2 this season, amassing 643 saves and allowing 69 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (29th in the league).

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Columbus vs. Montreal Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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