Red Wings vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks

The Detroit Red Wings (7-5-1) host the Montreal Canadiens (5-5-2, losers of four straight) at Little Caesars Arena. The game on Thursday, November 9 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ and BSDET.

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The Red Wings' offense has scored 35 goals over their last 10 games, while conceding 31 goals. A total of 46 power-play opportunities during that time have netted 10 power-play goals (21.7%). They are 5-4-1 in those games.

Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will win the game in Thursday's hockey action.

Red Wings vs. Canadiens Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game expects a final score of Red Wings 5, Canadiens 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-175)
• Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Red Wings (-1.5)

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Red Wings vs Canadiens Additional Info

Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings are 1-1-2 in overtime games on their way to a 7-5-1 overall record.
• In the four games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-1-1 record (good for five points).
• In the two games this season the Red Wings recorded only one goal, they lost both times.
• The Red Wings have scored more than two goals in 10 games (7-2-1, 15 points).
• When it has outshot its opponent, Detroit is 3-2-0 (six points).
• The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Red Wings finished 4-3-1 in those contests (nine points).

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Red Wings vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+ and BSDET
• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan

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