Hurricanes vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 1

The NHL’s Thursday slate includes the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Montreal Canadiens.

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Hurricanes vs Canadiens Game InfoCarolina Hurricanes (24-12-3) vs. Montreal Canadiens (21-12-6)Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026Time: 7 p.m. ETVenue: Lenovo Center — Raleigh, North CarolinaCoverage: ESPN+Hurricanes vs Canadiens Odds

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Hurricanes vs Canadiens Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

Prediction: Hurricanes win (66.6%)Hurricanes vs Canadiens Puck LineThe Canadiens are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Hurricanes. The Canadiens are -142 to cover the spread, and the Hurricanes are +116.Hurricanes vs Canadiens Over/UnderThe over/under for Hurricanes-Canadiens on Jan. 1 is 6.5. The over is +116, and the under is -142.Hurricanes vs Canadiens MoneylineLooking at the moneyline for Canadiens-Hurricanes, Montreal is the underdog at +172, and Carolina is -210 playing at home.Sign up for FanDuel Sportsbook and FanDuel Daily Fantasy today!