Moneyline Favors the Montreal Canadiens in Battle with the Detroit Red Wings – Betting Odds and Pick

The Montreal Canadiens get a visit from the Detroit Red Wings in NHL Betting Odds action on Monday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Montreal sat as -145 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.2-2.4 win for the Canadiens on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Montreal Canadiens currently sport a record of 27-37-12. The Detroit Red Wings are 27-37-11. Betting totals have seen the Canadiens post a 33-41-2 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Red Wings have gone 30-44-1 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Montreal vs Detroit injuries news.

It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 26-rated Montreal Canadiens and the No. 28-ranked Detroit Red Wings, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Montreal's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 2.53 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 22 at 3.11 goals allowed. The Canadiens power play is averaging 20.35% while the Red Wings defense kills off 78.48% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Red Wings were a 4-3 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Maple Leafs. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Toronto at -302 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for OVER bettors.

The Canadiens were a 6-4 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Capitals. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Washington at -178 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.

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