NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Red Wings
The Montreal Canadiens clash with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, March 19.
Canadiens Look a Great Bet on the Moneyline
The Canadiens should be able to outscore the Red Wings and our prediction is to side with them on the Moneyline. There is a generous -110 available should you wish to follow suit.
Red Wings Beat Canadiens in their Previous Meeting
Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed successive road wins. Their most recent game was a 3-2 (OT) home victory at Bell Centre where they beat Boston Bruins. Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Josh Anderson each scored one goal. Goalie Jakub Dobes had 26 saves (.929).
Detroit Red Wings won their last game, beating Calgary Flames at home. It was a 5-2 win at Little Caesars Arena. Patrick Kane scored twice, with Moritz Seider, Emmitt Finnie and Dominik Shine scoring one goal. Goalie John Gibson made 25 saves (.926).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Red Wings won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-0 victory was registered against the Habs at Bell Centre. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.
Starting Goalies
Jakub Dobes (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
22-7-4
3
.892
0
John Gibson (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
25-15-3
2.6
.906
4
23/24
13-27-1
3.54
.888
0
Montreal Canadiens – Last 10 Games
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 20.0% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 3.4 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.3%.
Nick Suzuki is the top points scorer with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, with Cole Caufield recording 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 2.83 goal against average with a .895 save percentage.
Detroit Red Wings – Last 10 Games
The Red Wings have 4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 26.7 shots on goal, with a 10.3% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.8 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.
The top points scorer is Alex DeBrincat with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, while Moritz Seider is next best after registering 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists. Goalie John Gibson have a 2.28 GAA with a .915 SV%.
Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction & Picks
Get fully prepped for Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
Montreal Canadiens look excellent value on the Moneyline and our pick is that the road team will claim a victory in this NHL encounter. We’re happy to take the -110 that they win.
Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.
Key Canadiens vs Red Wings stats:
Canadiens have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.Canadiens have won 11 of their last 20 games.Canadiens have won 2 consecutive games on the road.Red Wings have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.Red Wings have lost 6 of their last 10 games.Canadiens Moneyline Probability
The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings) has had Under 3.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and wager him to go under the Shots on Goal line at odds of -130.
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Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Struggling to Separate Teams
The sportsbooks can’t decide whether Detroit Red Wings or Montreal Canadiens are more likely to prosper. They have Moneyline odds of -110 about both teams and that means they theoretically have the same percentage chance of winning.
The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +110.
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Alex DeBrincat Favorite to Be First Goalscorer
Alex DeBrincat is the market leader at +950 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Player Goals
Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)
Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)
Player Assists
Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Lane Hutson (Canadiens)
Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)
Moritz Seider (Red Wings)
Player Shots
Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings)
Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Juraj Slafkovsky (Canadiens)
Micro Betting
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Montreal Canadiens Stats
Detroit Red Wings Stats
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 8.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.10 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 28.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 6.9
Blocks: 13.7
Faceoff Wins : 30.1
Hits: 21
Giveaways: 15.3
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 1.3
Shots: 25.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.5
Blocks: 11.2
Faceoff Wins : 28.3
Hits: 22.9
Giveaways: 14.6
Takeaways: 4.9
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 26.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 7.8
Blocks: 12
Faceoff Wins : 27
Hits: 17.9
Giveaways: 13.3
Takeaways: 5.1
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 25.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 6.5
Blocks: 13
Faceoff Wins : 25
Hits: 15.3
Giveaways: 15.1
Takeaways: 4.8
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Paul Boucher
Senior NHL Analyst
About the Analyst
Paul Boucher is a Senior NHL Analyst and Head of the Ice Hockey Editorial Betting Panel with over 15 years of experience as a sports journalist and betting analyst. Based in Montreal, he provides first-hand insight through regular attendance at the Bell Centre, utilising advanced metrics to identify market value across key game lines, player props and same game parlays.
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