The Montreal Canadiens roll into Dallas to face the Stars tonight and the Habs are back in their funk. Montreal is 1-4 SU and 0-5 ATS in its last five games and things won’t get any easier playing the Stars, who are hungry to climb back into the playoff hunt in the stacked Western Conference. The Canadiens opened as +130 road dogs in this tilt.
Dallas is a team that, on paper, should be at or near the top of the West. Players like Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin are world-class and usually finish in the top 20 in scoring. So what gives? Well, it’s in net where they’ve struggled and after acquiring Ben Bishop, the problem still exists. Bishop ranks 25th in save percentage (.903) and 19th in GAA (2.78) and the Stars allow over three goals per game this season. Luckily, none of those stats should matter tonight as they’re 7-1 SU and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games at home and are playing the hapless Habs.
What more is there to say about the Canadiens? As long as goaltender Carey Price is not in net, this team cannot be trusted to make an impact. The only saving grace for Montreal backers is the Habs are 3-0 SU vs the Stars in their last three matchups and have won three of their last four on the road.
And finally, the total opened at 6 in this matchup, which could be the highest-scoring game of the night. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal’s last seven road games and they allow over 3.5 goals per game. Dallas has also potted 11 goals in its last two home games.
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Dallas Stars bring a 10-9-1 record to the battle against the 8-11-2 Canadiens. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Dallas go 11-8-1 so far and the Canadiens go 11-8-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Dallas vs Montreal injuries news.
The OddsShark NHL Power Rankings have the Stars at No. 2 and the Canadiens at No. 25 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Dallas's No. 20-ranked offense, averaging 2.9 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.52 goals allowed. The Stars power play is averaging 27.42% while the Canadiens defense kills off 75.71% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Montreal lost its last outing, a 6-0 result against the Maple Leafs on November 18. Bettors who backed the Maple Leafs at -101 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Dallas won its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Oilers on November 18. Bettors who backed the Stars at -105 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Nashville, Wednesday, November 22
Dallas at Colorado, Wednesday, November 22