Wild vs Canadiens odds and preview (Nov 10)
The Habs put a 10-game point streak on the line Tuesday night at the Bell Centre. Montreal is 8-0-2 over that run and 11-3-3 overall, good for second in the Atlantic Division. The visitors are no soft landing: the Minnesota Wild top the Western Conference with 28 points and have allowed 43 goals in 19 games, the fewest of any team playing a Canadian club on Tuesday.
Tuesday night at a glance
| Puck drop | Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 7:00 PM ET |
| Arena | Bell Centre, Montreal |
| On TV | RDS (French), TSN2 (English) |
| Season series | First of two meetings; the rematch is December 19 in Minnesota |
How the Habs got here
Montreal's last five games, oldest first:
- October 29, at Dallas: won 5-2
- October 31, home to Pittsburgh: won 5-4
- November 3, home to Winnipeg: lost 5-4 in overtime
- November 5, home to Utah: won 5-4 in overtime
- November 7, at Toronto: won 4-2
That is 23 goals in five games, and three of the five finished with nine total goals. Across the season, the Canadiens have scored 61 and allowed 53 in 17 games, the fewest games played of either team in this matchup.
The Wild coming in
Minnesota is 12-3-4 with 63 goals for and 43 against, first in the Central Division. Its last five, oldest first:
- October 29, home to the Islanders: lost 4-3 in overtime
- November 1, at Washington: won 5-1
- November 3, at Philadelphia: won 4-2
- November 6, home to San Jose: won 4-1
- November 7, home to Tampa Bay: lost 4-3 in overtime
The Wild have lost only three games in regulation all season. Two of their last five went to overtime, and both were one-goal losses.
Lineup and goalie news
Scratches are listed in the NHL game centre, and injury and starting goalie news comes through each club's official channels. The Canadiens normally confirm their starter after the morning skate at the Bell Centre, so wait for that before touching goalie props.
Reading the betting board
Prices move through the day, so check the current line at your sportsbook. Here is what the main markets mean for this game.
- Moneyline. Pick the winner. At most books, overtime and the shootout are included, which matters for two teams that have both gone past 60 minutes twice in their last five.
- Puck line. The hockey spread, set at 1.5 goals. Backing a team at -1.5 needs a win by two or more. Backing a team at +1.5 pays if it wins or loses by one.
- Total. Over or under a goal number, usually 5.5 or 6.5. Montreal's recent games have run high; Minnesota's season numbers point the other way. That tension is what the total is pricing.
- Player props. Shots, points and saves on individual players. Only bet these once the lineups and goalies are confirmed.
A simple habit before any bet: put the two moneyline prices into our no-vig calculator to see the probability the market gives each side once the margin is taken out. No outcome is guaranteed, so bet only what you planned to spend.
For more on how the Canadiens trade in the betting market over a season, read our Habs betting guide.
Sources: NHL.com official schedule, standings, club schedules and game centre, as of November 9, 2026.
Key terms
- Moneyline
- The simplest hockey bet: you pick who wins the game, overtime and shootout included at most books, and the odds set your payout.
- Puck line
- Hockey's spread at 1.5 goals: back the favourite at -1.5 and they need a two-goal win, take +1.5 and a one-goal loss still pays.
- Totals (over/under)
- You bet on the total goals both teams score combined, over or under the number the book sets, without caring who wins.
- Prop bet
- A bet on something that happens inside the game, like a goalie's saves or a player's shots, instead of the final score.
- Vig (vigorish)
- The book's built-in cut on every line, the reason both sides of a game pay a bit less than they really should.
- Implied probability
- The win chance hidden inside the odds: turn any price into a percentage and you see what the book thinks will happen.