Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions
The Detroit Red Wings (12-7-3) are making a road trip to Montreal to take on the Canadiens (10-11-2) at Bell Centre. The two teams faced off once this season with the
Game outlook
The Detroit Red Wings (12-7-3) are making a road trip to Montreal to take on the Canadiens (10-11-2) at Bell Centre. The two teams faced off once this season with the Canadiens taking the victory. Detroit is the favored team with betting odds at -156. Game time is 7 PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Wings -156 | Canadiens +139
Spread: Red Wings -1.5 (+163) | Canadiens +1.5 (-192)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 61%.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings have put together an impressive run this season, most recently evidenced by their 5-1 victory over the Blackhawks with a -198 favorite and -1.5-puck line cover. Led by J.T. Compher and Robby Fabbri, who each had two goals, the team was backed by strong performances from Jake Walman and Lucas Raymond with two assists apiece. Alex Lyon was also sharp in net, stopping 34 out of 35 shots faced. Overall, Detroit has been impressive both on offense and defense, ranking 4th in goals per game and 13th in goals against per game, respectively. The offense has especially been potent; they have scored four or more goals in six of the last eight games and have two of the league's highest-scoring contributors in Alex DeBrincat (12 goals) and Dylan Larkin (21 points). While goaltending has also been above-average for Detroit this season, Ville Husso (7-4-1, 3.44 GAA and .892 SV%) and James Reimer (2-2-2, 2.30 GAA and .917 SV%) back Alex Lyon (3-1-0, 1.26 GAA and .958 SV%). With 12 wins this season and a power ranking of 12, Detroit has put themselves in a great position to make a deep playoff run.