Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens Picks and Prediction for Tuesday November 3, 2026
The Winnipeg Jets will travel to Montreal, Quebec, Tuesday night for an all-Canadian matchup against the Montreal Canadiens inside Bell Centre. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 PM ET, with coverage available on ESPN+. Winnipeg comes into Tuesday night 4-8-3 on the year, riding a long losing streak after a seven-goal blowout loss on the road to Carolina last time out. Montreal stays home Tuesday at 9-3-2 this season, riding a long winning streak after a narrow one-goal victory against Pittsburgh in its last outing. Montreal is a -180 home favorite. Winnipeg is a +150, and the total is 5.5. Keep up with our NHL Picks.
Winnipeg desperate to get back rolling
The Winnipeg Jets offense is averaging 2.27 goals on 26.3 shots per game this season, but they have scored only eight goals across their last five losses. Defensively, Winnipeg has been terrible, allowing 3.6 goals on just under 30 shots per game, and they've given up a total of 25 goals across their last five losses. Kyle Connor is leading the Winnipeg offense this season with 15 points and 11 goals. Mark Scheifele is second on the roster with 12 points, and he leads the team with 10 assists. Cole Perfetti is third on the team with 11 points, and Neal Pionk is fourth on the team this season with 10 points.
Stuart Skinner was terrible in the net last game for Winnipeg, giving up five goals on 17 shots in just over 29 minutes to post a .706 save percentage. Clay Stevenson gave up two goals on 15 shots to post an .867 save percentage in just under 31 minutes. The Winnipeg offense was nonexistent last time out, scoring no goals on 26 shots.
Key Injury Report for Winnipeg:
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- Dawson Mercer (Day-to-Day) – Nov 3
- Vladislav Namestnikov (IR) – Nov 3
- Nick Bjugstad (IR-LT) – Mar 11
- Josh Morrissey (IR) - Nov 8
- Garrett Brown (IR-NR) – Nov 14
Montreal tries to stay hot
The Montreal offense is carrying them this season, averaging 3.29 goals on 27.5 shots per game. Defensively, Montreal is allowing three goals on 27.6 shots per game, and they've given up eight total goals across their last five wins. Lane Hutson is leading the Montreal offense this season with 13 points, and he has posted a team-high 10 assists. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield are both tied for second on the roster with 12 points apiece, and Caufield leads the team in goals scored.
Jacob Fowler did just enough in the net last time out for Montreal, giving up four goals on 29 shots to post a .862 save percentage in 60 minutes. Josh Anderson led Montreal with two goals and one assist in the game. Chris Kreider chipped in heavily with one goal and one assist in just over 12 minutes. Oliver Kapanen and Alexandre Texier added to the offense with one goal each.
Key Injury Report for Montreal:
- Kirby Dach (Day-To-Day) - Nov 3
- Micke Mathson (Out) – Nov 14
- Sam Montembault (IR) – Nov 5
- Nick Suzuki (Out) – Nov 18
- Ivan Demidov (IR) – Nov 7
Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens Picks and Prediction
Pick: Montreal Canadiens -180
Montreal is the better choice in this matchup because of its recent success against Winnipeg and the advantage of playing at home. The Canadiens already defeated the Jets earlier this season and should have plenty of confidence coming into Tuesday. Cole Caufield gives Montreal a dangerous scoring option capable of creating offense from different areas of the ice. Winnipeg has struggled defensively and is coming off a seven-goal loss against Carolina, which could become a significant problem against Montreal. The Jets will need to improve their defensive execution and limit opportunities around the net to stay competitive. Look for Montreal to establish offensive pressure early and take advantage of Winnipeg's recent struggles to secure another victory.
Total Pick: Over 5.5
The over is the preferred play because Winnipeg has struggled defensively, and Montreal should have opportunities to take advantage. The Jets gave up seven goals against Carolina on Sunday and have had trouble consistently limiting opposing offenses. Montreal has the scoring ability to capitalize on those issues, particularly when the Canadiens establish possession in the offensive zone. Winnipeg also has enough offensive talent to contribute, with Kyle Connor providing a dangerous scoring option and Mark Scheifele capable of creating opportunities for his teammates. The Jets should be motivated to respond after being shut out in their last outing, which could lead to a more aggressive offensive approach. Expect Montreal to generate consistent scoring chances while Winnipeg contributes enough to push the total higher.
