The Utah Mammoth continue their Canadian road trip as they visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, Nov. 5. Montreal (53%) is 3-0-1 all-time against Utah and hasn't lost in regulation since early October.
My Mammoth vs. Canadiens predictions lean on another Habs win despite a tough OT loss on Tuesday, with Juraj Slafkovsky doing his part. Read on for today's NHL picks ahead of this cross-conference matchup.
Mammoth vs Canadiens prediction: Canadiens moneyline
The Montreal Canadiens are home underdogs following a Hindenburg-like collapse against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
Despite the embarrassing loss, they're undefeated in regulation over their last eight games (6-0-2), and lead the all-time head-to-head against the Utah Mammoth at 3-0-1.
Notably, all three of their wins have come as underdogs. Habs captain Nick Suzuki is confirmed to return tonight, as their leading scorer in five straight seasons gives the team a massive boost.
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Mammoth vs Canadiens combo
Cole Caufield has scored in four of his last five home games, totaling six goals. He netted two against Winnipeg last game, and is one of just three players who have scored in at least 60% of their last 20 home games.
Only Artemi Panarin has recorded an assist in a higher rate of home games than Juraj Slafkovsky among left wingers since January 1. The 2022 first-overall pick has racked up nine helpers in his last 10 games.
Both Caufield and Slafkovsky should massively benefit from the return of their linemate Suzuki.
Mammoth vs Canadiens combo
- Canadiens moneyline
- Cole Caufield anytime goal
- Juraj Slafkovsky 1+ assists
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Mammoth vs Canadiens player prop: Juraj Slafkovsky 1+ assists
A 38% price for a guy who has put up an assist in nearly 60% of home games over almost an entire calendar year? Sign me up.
The Slovak is second on the Canadiens in assists (nine), tied for third among left wingers in 2026 (37), and has four in his last five games. Utah ranks 23rd in the NHL in goals against, giving Slaf and company a pristine matchup to provide some offense and bounce back from a mind-boggling loss.
COVERS INTEL: Slafkovsky has recorded a helper in 58.6% of games since January 1 — both the second-highest rate among LWs and more than 20% higher than his Novig pricing.Mammoth vs Canadiens goal scorer: Cole Caufield
It's only a matter of time before fans begin coining him 'Mr. Every Night.'
Last season's 51-goal man is up to 10 goals in 15 games, with four in his last three. He has eight in his last 10 and has three goals and six points in four career games against the NHL's youngest franchise.
Only Leon Draisaitl has scored more than Caufield since the beginning of 2024-25.
- Top picks: 14-12, +4.33 units
- Combos: 2-13, -2.32 units
Mammoth vs Canadiens odds
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- Moneyline: Mammoth 53% | Canadiens 48%
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (51%) | Under 6.5 (51%)
- Spread: Mammoth -1.5 (32%) | Canadiens +1.5 (69%)
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Mammoth vs Canadiens trend
The Canadiens have won three straight versus the Mammoth. Find more NHL betting trends.
How to watch Mammoth vs Canadiens
| Location | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC |
| Date | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7 p.m. ET |
| TV | RDS, TSN2, SN+ |
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