NHL Best Bets for Tuesday, January 27: Revenge Spots and Hot Shooters
Summary
Monday’s NHL slate features two distinct matchups. In New Jersey, the Devils are favored against the Winnipeg Jets, who have struggled severely on the road with only five goals in their last four games and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck mired in a losing streak. The Devils’ stronger puck control and effective special teams provide a clear advantage.
Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens present value at home against the Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas is reeling from a 7-1 loss with poor goaltending, while Montreal’s top scorers like Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki are on impressive hot streaks. This sets the stage for a high-scoring game where the Canadiens’ offensive momentum could secure a win.
Monday’s slate brings two games with totally different feels—but both offer clear angles. In Jersey, the Devils host a Winnipeg team that’s collapsed on the road: 8–16 away, just five goals in their last four, and Hellebuyck riding a four-game skid.
Out in Montreal, we’re banking on chaos: Vegas just got embarrassed 7–1 in Ottawa with awful goaltending, while the Canadiens’ top scorers are on absolute heaters. Goals are on the table, and Montreal’s getting plus-money at home to capitalize on.
Quick Picks Card
NHL Best Bets for Monday, January 27 – Hockey Odds via BetOnline
- Best Bet: Devils Moneyline (-120)
- Best Bet: Canadiens Moneyline (+101)
- Best Bet: Golden Knights vs Canadiens Over 6.5 (-110)
Jets @ Devils – Devils Moneyline (-120)
Edge in one line: New Jersey controls the puck better, Winnipeg can’t score on the road, and the Devils’ special teams are clicking at exactly the right time.
Why I’m on it:
- Winnipeg is 8–16 on the road and averaging just 2.58 goals per game away from home—they’ve scored five total goals in their last four games and just got blown out at home by Detroit.
- New Jersey generates more chances and more shots, and while they haven’t always cashed in lately, the underlying control metrics favor them spending time in Winnipeg’s end.
- Special teams tilt heavily toward the Devils right now: 5 power-play goals on 14 chances over their last five games, plus a perfect penalty kill (13/13).
- Jake Allen is confirmed for New Jersey and has been steady, while Hellebuyck is expected for Winnipeg but riding a four-game losing streak—if this turns into a goalie duel, the Devils have the more stable situation.
What could burn me: If Hellebuyck flips the switch and returns to his Presidents’ Trophy form, he can steal games even when Winnipeg’s offense goes quiet.
Golden Knights @ Habs – Habs Moneyline (+101)
Edge in one line: Montreal’s top scorers are rolling, Vegas is coming off a mess with no real answers in net, and the Habs are getting plus-money at home.
Why I’m on it:
- Cole Caufield has 9 goals in his last 10 games with 37 shots, and Nick Suzuki has 11 assists over that same stretch—Montreal’s best players are carrying them right now.
- Vegas is a disaster in net right now, and the numbers show it. Montreal’s got the firepower to expose any goalie who can’t stop the bleeding.
- Vegas just got embarrassed 7–1 in Ottawa, and the locker room wasn’t exactly brimming with “bounce-back” energy—Mark Stone called it an NHL team vs. juniors, which doesn’t inspire confidence in a quick turnaround.
The expected script? A high-scoring game with Montreal edging it 4–3, powered by the top line and helped by Hill coughing up at least one soft goal that swings the result.
What could burn me: If Vegas flips the switch and plays angry hockey with structure, or if Dobes has an off night and can’t keep pace with Vegas’ scoring chances.
Player Props:
Cole Caufield Over 3 Shots: Caufield has fired 37 shots in his last 10 games (3.7 per game), and he’s the trigger man for Montreal’s offense. With Vegas coming off a defensive disaster and the Habs expected to generate plenty of zone time, Caufield should see volume all night.
Jack Eichel Over 3.5 Shots: Eichel has 42 shots in his last 10 games (4.2 per game), and he’s the engine for Vegas’ offense. After getting embarrassed in Ottawa, Vegas should push the pace, and Eichel doesn’t stop firing even when the results aren’t there.
