The Detroit Red Wings will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Montreal Canadiens invade Little Sportsbook Arena on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to back the visiting Montreal Canadiens before puck drop in this match found them as 122 moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5.5, according to Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.1-2.4 win for the Red Wings. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Red Wings are 30-38-12 so far on the season. The Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, are 28-39-13. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Detroit go 34-45-1 and the Canadiens go 36-42-2 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Montreal injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Detroit Red Wings rated this week at No. 26 and the Montreal Canadiens sitting at No. 21.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.64 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 25 at 3.19 goals allowed. The Red Wings power play is averaging 17.39% while the Canadiens defense kills off 74.12% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Montreal was a 5-4 loser at home against the Jets. Bettors on Winnipeg at -131 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Detroit was a 5-4 loser on the road against the Blue Jackets. Bettors on Columbus at -235 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Montreal is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Montreal is 3-13 SU in its last 16 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games
- Montreal is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Detroit is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
- Detroit is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games
- Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Toronto, Saturday, April 7th
Detroit home to New York, Saturday, April 7th
