Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Game Preview and Prediction 1/26/2023

The Detroit Red Wings head to Canada for a matchup with the Montreal Canadiens tonight. Puck-drop between the two teams is set for 7 p.m. EST.

The Red Wings enter this Atlantic Division matchup with a record of 20-18-8 on the season. The rebuild in Detroit remains ongoing but there is some form of progress for this historic franchise. They are 4-5-1 over their last 10 games overall and need to pick up some ground if they want to make a run towards the postseason. Getting a win over the lowly Canadiens could be a step in the right direction. However, despite the season slipping away, this Red Wings team can possibly play spoiler down the line.

Speaking of Montreal, it has been a bad year for them. They sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division with a record of 20-25-3. The season has gone very strangely for them and they have need to pick things up as well. This is a franchise that was in the Stanley Cup Finals just a few short seasons ago. They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games and would love to grab a win at home against a division rival tonight.

Prediction: Montreal Canadiens 3, Detroit Red Wings 2

I think that the Canadiens grab this game tonight. They have been playing a little better of late and the factor of being at home helps them get the win.

Odds Presented By Betfred Sportsbook

Spread- Detroit Red Wings -1.5 (+160) / Montreal Canadiens +1.5 (-190)

Moneyline- Detroit Red Wings -165 / Montreal Canadiens +140

Total- 6.0 – Over (-110) / Under (-110)

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