Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens Picks and Prediction for Tuesday November 10 2026

Minnesota heads to Montreal on Tuesday night for a 7 PM ET game against the Canadiens at Bell Centre. This might be the best hockey matchup on the schedule. The Wild have lost only three games in regulation, and Montreal hasn’t lost in regulation in its last ten. Somebody’s going to have a pretty good reason to be disappointed when this one’s over. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. I lean Minnesota because of its defense, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this game needs overtime. Get ready for all the action with our free NHL picks.

Minnesota Has Been Tough to Score Against

Minnesota is 12-3-4 and has been excellent away from home, going 7-3-2 on the road. The Wild are 6-1-3 over their last ten games, and they’ve been doing it with some pretty good defensive hockey. They’re allowing only 2.2 goals per game over that stretch. That’s a big reason they’ve been able to keep collecting points even when the offense hasn’t been firing on all cylinders.

The Wild have scored 63 goals and allowed just 43 through 19 games. That’s a plus-20 goal differential, one of the best marks in the league. Minnesota has been averaging 3.3 goals a game and allowing only 2.3. That’s the kind of balance I like. The Wild don’t need to score five every night. If they get three, they’re usually in pretty good shape. Montreal has been scoring plenty lately, though, so this is going to be a tougher defensive assignment than most.

The injury list is a concern. Jared Spurgeon and Brock Faber are out on defense, and Filip Gustavsson is unavailable in goal. Michael McCarron is also dealing with an injury. Those are meaningful absences, especially against a Montreal team that’s been scoring nearly four goals a night lately. Minnesota needs its remaining defensemen to keep things simple and avoid getting caught chasing the puck. The Wild have been too good defensively to abandon that approach now.

Montreal Has Been Almost Impossible to Beat Lately

Montreal is 11-3-3 and has gone 8-0-2 over its last ten games. That’s a heck of a run. The Canadiens just beat Toronto 4-2, and they’ve been finding ways to win even when they don’t play their best hockey. They’re 5-2-2 at home, and Bell Centre should be rocking for this one. Montreal has been giving its fans plenty to cheer about.

The Canadiens have scored 59 goals and allowed 53, giving them a plus-six differential. They’re averaging 3.8 goals over their last ten games and allowing 2.6. That’s good hockey, although the defense hasn’t been quite as strong as Minnesota’s. Montreal has been getting plenty of offense, but the Canadiens have also been giving opponents opportunities. Against Minnesota, those mistakes could be costly. The Wild don’t need many chances to make a team pay.

Montreal has some injury problems of its own. Mike Matheson and Ivan Demidov are out, while Samuel Montembeault is unavailable in goal. Josh Anderson has also been dealing with a personal matter. Those absences take away depth, particularly on defense. The Canadiens need to keep Minnesota from getting comfortable in the offensive zone and avoid taking unnecessary penalties. Montreal has been winning a lot of games, but this is a difficult opponent to face when you’re missing important pieces.

Minnesota Wild vs Montreal Canadiens Picks and Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Minnesota Wild

I’m taking Minnesota. This is a close call, and I wouldn’t blame anybody for liking Montreal at home. The Canadiens haven’t lost in regulation in ten games, and that’s impressive. But Minnesota has been allowing only 2.3 goals a night, and the Wild have been excellent on the road. Montreal’s offense is dangerous, but I trust Minnesota’s defensive structure a little more. The missing defensemen worry me, and that’s why I’m not calling this an easy win. I just think the Wild have a slightly better chance of getting the two points.

Total Pick: Under — Pending Verified Line

I lean under, provided the posted number makes sense. Minnesota has been allowing only 2.2 goals over its last ten games, and I expect the Wild to try to keep Montreal from turning this into an up-and-down game. The Canadiens have been scoring 3.8 over that same stretch, so there’s definitely a risk here. Both teams are also dealing with goaltending injuries, which could change the entire picture. But if Minnesota can control the pace and limit second chances, I think this stays closer to a 3-2 game. I’d want to see the actual total and confirmed starting goaltenders before betting.

Final Picks: Minnesota Wild Moneyline | Under (pending verified total)

Disclaimer: Completed November 9, 2026. Betting lines, injuries, and starting goaltenders may change before puck drop.