{"id":524258,"date":"2026-03-26T18:37:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/524258\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:37:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T18:37:19","slug":"blue-jackets-vs-canadiens-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nhl-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/524258\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Jackets vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NHL Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Montreal Canadiens host the Columbus Blue Jackets in a monumental matchup for Eastern Conference playoff positioning. Both teams hang onto their divisional seeds by a narrow margin.<\/p>\n

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My Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks<\/a> favor the Canadiens, who sport arguably the best line in hockey right now.<\/p>\n

Blue Jackets vs Canadiens predictionBlue Jackets vs Canadiens best bet: Juraj Slafkovsky anytime goal scorer (+165)<\/p>\n

Juraj Slafkovsky<\/a> has played at a 43-goal pace since December 20 (nearly half the season), ranking eighth in the NHL in goals during that time. He’s also tied for fifth in power-play goals since then, and faces a 21st-ranked Columbus Blue Jackets penalty kill.<\/p>\n

The top line has suited him perfectly, playing alongside Cole Caufield<\/a> and Nick Suzuki<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He’s fifth in league scoring since returning to that line and has four goals across a current three-game streak.<\/p>\n

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Blue Jackets vs Canadiens same-game parlay<\/p>\n

Speaking of hot streaks, Caufield is riding a four-game assist streak, totalling five apples. The 44-goal man has seven points in his last two games. This one has insane value at plus odds, especially given the uptick in his linemate’s goal scoring.<\/p>\n

Convincingly, the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> have won seven of the last nine against Columbus, including seven straight wins from November 2022 to 2024. They’ve won two straight at home, totaling 12 goals.<\/p>\n

Blue Jackets vs Canadiens SGP<\/p>\n

Juraj Slafkovsky anytime goal scorer<\/p>\n

Cole Caufield Over 0.5 assists<\/p>\n

Blue Jackets vs Canadiens odds<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Blue Jackets +100 | Canadiens -120<\/p>\n

Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-240) | Canadiens -1.5 (+195)<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: Over 6.5 (-110) | Under 6.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Blue Jackets vs Canadiens trend<\/p>\n

The Over has hit in three straight meetings. Find more\u00a0NHL betting trends<\/a> for Blue Jackets vs. Canadiens.<\/p>\n

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How to watch Blue Jackets vs Canadiens<\/p>\n

Location<\/p>\n

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Thursday, March 26, 2026<\/p>\n

Puck drop<\/p>\n

7:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV<\/p>\n

TSN2<\/p>\n

Blue Jackets vs Canadiens latest injuries<\/p>\n

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