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Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Bell Centre — Montreal, QC

Article updated Jan 11, 6:27 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Dallas Stars will face the Montreal Canadiens in an upcoming matchup, with both teams looking to build on recent impressive performances. The Stars currently hold a

Game outlook

The Dallas Stars will face the Montreal Canadiens in an upcoming matchup, with both teams looking to build on recent impressive performances. The Stars currently hold a 26-13-1 record and are on a six-game winning streak, placing them with the third-best record in the Central Division. The Canadiens have a 20-18-3 record and have won eight of their last 10 games, putting them just one point out of a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Dallas is the betting favorite with opening odds of -215 and the current line at Dallas -217. Be sure to check out our Stars vs Canadiens prediction for insight on who may come out on top in this exciting game. Additionally, explore some of the top betting opportunities and sportsbook promos available for this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Stars -217 | Canadiens +185

Spread: Stars -1.5 (+120) | Canadiens +1.5 (-140)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 68%.

Dallas Stars

The Dallas Stars are having a successful season, particularly with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.28 goals per game in the last six games. Key players like Matt Duchene, Jason Robertson, Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn, and Roope Hintz have been instrumental in leading the team's offense. On the defensive end, players like Thomas Harley, Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell, and Ilya Lyubushkin have been performing exceptionally well, allowing only 2.50 goals per game. Goaltender Jake Oettinger has also been impressive with a .908 save percentage. With a power ranking of 14 and currently ranking 9th in offense and 1st in defense, the Dallas Stars are 26-13-1 this season. For those looking to make informed betting decisions this hockey season, the NHL Picks can provide valuable insights.

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Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens have shown promise this season with their offense stepping up, led by Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. However, the defense has struggled, allowing opponents to score easily. Goaltender Samuel Montembeault has also faced challenges with a low save percentage. The team has a power ranking of 18 and ranks 16th in offense but 28th in defense. In their last three matchups, Dallas went 1-2-0 against Montreal. For accurate predictions, consider using the top NHL Handicappers.

Dallas Stars Ride Six-Game Win Streak into Showdown Against Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens have shown solid performance on the ice, however, the Dallas Stars currently hold a six-game winning streak and appear poised to dominate this matchup from the beginning. With an average of 3.28 goals per game, the Stars' offensive unit, led by players like Jason Robertson and Matt Duchene, are expected to generate numerous scoring opportunities through swift passing and strong presence in the offensive zone. Defensively, the team, with an average of 2.50 goals allowed per game, will look to limit the Canadiens' offensive capabilities by creating turnovers and restricting shots on goal with players like Miro Hieskanen and Thomas Harley leading the charge. Ultimately, a victory for the Stars, with a strong chance of covering the spread, would secure their seventh consecutive win in the league.

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SportsJaw Stars vs Canadiens archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Stars vs Canadiens matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Dallas Stars-215 → -225Moved
  • Moneyline · Montreal Canadiens+185 → +191Moved
  • Spread · Dallas Stars-1.5 (+120) → -1.5 (+117)Moved
  • Spread · Montreal Canadiens+1.5 (-140) → +1.5 (-138)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Dallas Stars
7-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 2-5-3 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Montreal Canadiens
6-3 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 4-4-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-11T11:27:48.853Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Dallas Stars defeated Montreal Canadiens 2-1

Dallas Stars defeated Montreal Canadiens 2-1 on January 11, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Dallas Stars' strongest period was the overtime, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Dallas Stars -1.5 (+117) spread, Montreal Canadiens covered, while the 3 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Dallas Stars -223Win