Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Preview, and Odds

The Detroit Red Wings will be on the road and take on the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Detroit has a record of 12-7-3. Montreal has a record of 10-11-2. Both these two teams faced each other once this season with Montreal winning the matchup. The puck drops at 7 PM EST.

Red Wings Win Four Of Last Five

Detroit was a -198 favorite in their last game and they covered the -1.5-puck line by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1. J.T. Compher and Robby Fabbri each scored twice. Jake Walman and Lucas Raymond each had two assists. Alex Lyon was sharp in the net, stopping 34 out of 35 shots faced.

The Red Wings have been very good on offense this season. They scored four or more goals in six of the last eight games. The Wings rank fourth in goals per game and 19 in shots per game. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin each lead the team with 21 points. DeBrincat leads the team with 12 goals.

The defense has been average and goaltending has been above average for Detroit this season. They rank 13 in goals against per game and 18 in shots against per game. Ville Husso has a record of 7-4-1 with a 3.44 GAA and .892 SV%. James Reimer has a record of 2-2-2 with a 2.30 GAA and .917 SV%. Alex Lyon has a record of 3-1-0 with a 1.26 GAA and .958 SV%. Shayne Gostisbehere has 18 points on the season.

Canadiens Coming Off Loss

Montreal was a +220 underdog in their previous game and they lost 5-1 against the Florida Panthers. Johnathan Kovacevic scored the only goal for the Habs. Cayden Primeau allowed five goals on 29 shots faced.

The offense has been poor for Montreal this season. They scored three or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games. The Habs rank 29 in goals per game and 28 in shots per game. Cole Caufield leads the team with 19 points. Nick Suzuki is just trailing him with 18 points.

Defense and goaltending have both been poor for the Habs. Montreal ranks 25 in goals against per game and 30 in shots against per game. Jake Allen has a record of 3-5-1 with a 3.59 GAA and .903 SV%. Sam Montembeault has a record of 5-3-1 with a 2.73 GAA and .910 SV%. Cayden Primeau has a record of 2-3-0 with a 3.72 GAA and .886 SV%. Mike Matheson has 17 points on the season.

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While Montreal won the only matchup this season against Detroit, the Red Wings have done well against the Habs in the last 10 meetings. Detroit is 6-2-2 in the last 10 games against Montreal. The offense is a huge advantage for Detroit in this contest. The Red Wings have been very good on offense this season. They scored four or more goals in six of the last eight games. The Wings rank fourth in goals per game. Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin each lead the Red Wings with 21 points. DeBrincat leads the team with 12 goals. The offense has been poor for Montreal this season. They scored three or fewer goals in seven of their last 10 games. The Habs rank 29th in goals per game and 28th in shots per game. Detroit has the better offense and they will win this contest by two or more goals.

Bet the puck line (-1.5) and take Detroit.

Prediction: Detroit Red Wings (-1.5)

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Defense and goaltending have both been poor for the Habs. Montreal ranks 22nd in goals against per game and 30th in shots against per game. The Red Wings have been very good on offense this season. They scored four or more goals in six of the last eight games. The Wings rank fourth in goals per game. D Alex DeBrincat and Dylan Larkin each lead the Red Wings with 21 points. DeBrincat leads the team with 12 goals. The Red Wings will score on the Habs and the over will hit in this contest.

Take the over, 6.5 goals.

Prediction: Over 6.5

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