The 2026 NHL Heritage Classic is set to showcase an exciting matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This marks the first NHL game hosted in a CFL stadium since 2023 and the first at this venue since 2016.

Currently, Montreal holds a record of 5-3-2 this season, while Winnipeg stands at 4-3-3. Notably, Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki will miss the game due to an upper-body injury.

The face-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, with Montreal entering as a slight favorite at -115 on the money line (risk $115 to win $100). The total over/under for goals is set at 6.

Before placing any bets, the SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times and has provided valuable insights:

• Money Line: Canadiens -115, Jets -102
• Over/Under: 6 goals
• Puck Line: Canadiens -1.5 (+203)

Top predictions from the model indicate a strong likelihood of both teams scoring at least three goals, with Cole Caufield expected to lead the Canadiens in scoring, while Kyle Connor is favored for the Jets. The model predicts an average of 6.8 goals for the game, suggesting the Over is the value pick at 56%.

For those looking to make informed bets, the model has identified one side of the money line as particularly valuable. Further predictions and betting advice can be found on SportsLine.