Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction NHL Picks 12/20/24

The Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings meet Friday in NHL action from the Little Caesars Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings prediction.

Montreal Canadiens Recap

The Montreal Canadiens come into this game looking to build on a 6-1 win over Buffalo last time out. After this game, Montreal will head home for the second half of the home and home against the Red Wings and then will meet the Blue Jackets and Panthers.

Canadiens Looking To Build Momentum

Nick Suzuki has a team-high 32 points with 11 goals and a team-high 21 assists while Cole Caufield has 29 points with a team-high 17 goals. Mike Matheson has 14 assists while Juraj Slafkovsky has 17 points with 14 assists and Lane Hutson has 21 assists as well on the year. Brendan Gallagher has 15 points with 8 goals while Jake Evans has 16 points with 5 goals and 11 assists. In goal for Montreal, Sam Montembeault has gone 10-13-2 with a 2.92 GAA and a .902 save percentage while Cayden Primeau is 2-3-1 with a 4.45 GAA and an .844 save percentage this season.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Canadiens have won each of their last two games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Red Wings have lost each of their last six Friday games.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 12 games as road underdogs against the Red Wings.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites.

Detroit Red Wings Recap

The Detroit Red Wings come into this one looking to add to their 6-4 win over Philadelphia last time out. The Red Wings will take on the Canadiens again after this and then will play against the Blues and Maple Leafs.

Red Wings Looking To Keep Momentum Going

Lucas Raymond has a team-high 33 points including 20 assists while Alex DeBrincat has 24 points with 13 goals and 11 assists. Dylan Larkin has 26 points with a team-high 12 goals while Moritz Seider has 17 points with 13 assists. J.T. Compher also has 16 points with 12 assists on the year. Ville Husso is 1-4-2 on the year with a 3.47 GAA and .877 save percentage and Cam Talbot is 6-6-2 and has a 2.69 GAA with a .916 save percentage while Alex Lyon is 5-4 with a 2.88 GAA and a .903 save percentage as well on the year.

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Canadiens have lost 11 of their last 12 road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have won eight of their last nine games against the Canadiens following a win.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games.

Canadiens vs. Red Wings Prediction

I’m on the Red Wings here. The Red Wings are just the better team here, and while Montreal has its moments to provide value, this just isn’t it as the Habs have been far less effective on the road and head-to-head, Detroit’s owned this matchup for the better part of the last couple of years. I think Detroit will keep it up here and get another W so give me Detroit.