Montreal brings a two-game winning streak to St. Louis, but the Canadiens are missing Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov. The Blues have the stronger power play and recent head-to-head edge, adding tension to a tight moneyline.
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| Sportsbook | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +100 STL -120 | O 5.5 U 5.5 |
| DraftKings | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +102 STL -122 | O 6.5 U 6.5 |
| BetMGM | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +100 STL -120 | O 6 U 6 |
| BetRivers | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +105 STL -124 | O 6.5 U 6.5 |
| Fanatics | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +100 STL -120 | O 6.5 U 6.5 |
| Bovada | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +102 STL -122 | O 6 U 6 |
| BetOnline.ag | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +104 STL -118 | O 6 U 6 |
| LowVig.ag | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +104 STL -118 | O 6 U 6 |
| MyBookie.ag | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +101 STL -123 | O 6 U 6 |
| BetUS | MON +1.5 STL -1.5 | MON +100 STL -120 | O 6 U 6 |
| Caesars | — | MON -103 STL -115 | O 6 U 6 |
Injury Report
Montreal captain Nick Suzuki is out with an upper-body injury, removing a key playmaker and power-play contributor. Ivan Demidov is sidelined by a lower-body injury, while goaltender Sam Montembeault remains on injured reserve with a lower-body issue. Jacob Fowler and Joel Hofer are projected rather than confirmed starters. St. Louis also lists depth absences, including defensemen Tyler Tucker and Logan Mailloux. Final lineups and starting goalies remain important checks before puck drop.
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St. Louis has the clearer special-teams advantage: its power play is converting at 24.1 percent compared with Montreal at 12.5 percent. Suzuki and Demidov absences further challenge the visitors offensive depth. Montreal can counter with stronger faceoff results and a projected Fowler start, making confirmed goaltenders the biggest variable in the price.
3 Things to Watch
- Canadiens top-line production without Suzuki
- Blues power play against Montreal penalty kill
- Fowler and Hofer starter confirmations
Betting Breakdown
The Canadiens visit Enterprise Center on October 27 with a 6-3-2 record, three wins in their past five games and consecutive road victories over Chicago and Winnipeg. Their 2-1 win against the Jets showed they can protect a narrow lead even without captain Nick Suzuki, but the absence of Suzuki and Ivan Demidov creates a meaningful offensive handicap. Cole Caufield remains the primary finishing threat with six goals. St. Louis is 5-5-1 after a 4-0 loss to Carolina interrupted wins over Winnipeg and Vegas. The home team has scored and conceded 35 goals through 11 games, while Montreal has an even 36-36 goal differential. Special teams offer a potential Blues advantage: St. Louis owns a 24.1 percent power play against Montreal at 12.5 percent, although both penalty kills sit above 82 percent. An October 26 market snapshot made St. Louis a slight moneyline favorite with a 6.5-goal total. Neither club has consistently covered the puck line, so bettors should compare the price of a one-goal game against any larger-margin expectations. Projected goaltenders Jacob Fowler and Joel Hofer require confirmation before betting.
Montreal Betting Outlook
Montreal has built its 6-3-2 start on a balanced attack and improved recent results, winning three of its past five with one overtime defeat. The Canadiens won 4-1 in Chicago and 2-1 in Winnipeg in their two most recent outings. Caufield has six goals and ten points, and his matchup history with St. Louis includes seven goals in ten career games. Missing Suzuki and Demidov limits the usual offensive combinations and places more creation pressure on the remaining top-six forwards. Montreal is 3-1-1 on the road, but its 3-8 puck-line mark shows why backing the Canadiens to win by multiple goals has been risky.
St. Louis Betting Outlook
St. Louis has split its first 11 games almost evenly, entering at 5-5-1 with 35 goals scored and 35 allowed. The Blues beat Winnipeg 2-1 and Vegas 6-2 before Carolina shut them out 4-0 on Saturday. McTavish and Dylan Holloway share the team scoring lead at ten points, with McTavish providing six goals. Their power play has converted 24.1 percent of opportunities, an advantage over Montreal special-teams production. The Blues are 3-1-1 at Enterprise Center and swept both meetings with the Canadiens last season. The strongest case for St. Louis is home-ice form and superior special teams, tempered by offensive inconsistency.
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Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues FAQ
What is the current spread for Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
The current home spread is STL -1.5, while the away spread is MON +1.5.
How far has the spread moved for Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
The spread opened at STL -1.5 and is now STL -1.5.
What is the current moneyline for Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
The current moneyline is MON +102 / STL -122.
How far has the moneyline moved for Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
The moneyline opened at MON -102 / STL -118 and is now MON +102 / STL -122.
What is the current total for Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
The current total is 6.5.
How far has the total moved for Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
The total opened at 6.5 and is now 6.5.
Is the market taking the underdog in Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
Current market signal: Market Steady.
Is the market taking the favorite in Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
Current market signal: Favorite Taking Support.
Is the total dropping for Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
Current totals signal: Total Steady.
Is the total rising for Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
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Where to watch Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
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What is the biggest matchup edge for Montreal Canadiens vs St. Louis Blues?
St. Louis has the clearer special-teams advantage: its power play is converting at 24.1 percent compared with Montreal at 12.5 percent. Suzuki and Demidov absences further challenge the visitors offensive depth. Montreal can counter with stronger faceoff results and a projected Fowler start, making confirmed goaltenders the biggest variable in the price.
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