Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions
The Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens, two Eastern Conference rivals fighting for a playoff spot, will face off at center ice on Tuesday. Detroit comes into the game
Game outlook
The Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens, two Eastern Conference rivals fighting for a playoff spot, will face off at center ice on Tuesday. Detroit comes into the game with three wins in their last four games but trails the final wild card spot by six points with six games left. Montreal has won five consecutive games and holds a six-point lead over their nearest competitor for the wild card spot. Both teams will be without key players for the matchup. Montreal is the favorite to win, opening at -130. For a more detailed analysis of this game, read our Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens prediction and make your NHL picks to claim your victory on the ice.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Wings +110 | Canadiens -130
Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (-230) | Canadiens -1.5 (+194)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Montreal will win straight-up is 57%.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings have had a mixed season in terms of performance, ranking 22nd in both goals-for and goals-against average. Although they have a strong power play, ranking 4th in the NHL, their penalty kill is the weakest in the league. The team's top goal-scorers are Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin, with Lucas Raymond leading in assists and points. Simon Edvinsson leads in plus/minus, and goalie Cam Talbot has a solid record with a 2.87 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage. Overall, the Red Wings have a power ranking of 12 and are ranked 21st in both offense and defense, with a season record of 5-4.