Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 1/23/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 23rd  at the Little Caesars Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Canadiens’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Red Wings’  recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montreal

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit

-Recent betting trends in games played between Montreal and Detroit

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Canadiens and Red Wings. 

Canadiens Look for Third Straight Win

The Canadiens have some confidence right now and they have won two games in a row. Two games ago against the New York Rangers, it took overtime but they were able to secure the 5-4 victory. In the last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they ended up securing a 3-2 victory. The Canadiens scored one goal in the third period and that was the difference as they were able to secure the victory. 

The Canadiens are averaging 3.04 goals while their defense is giving up 3.29 goals per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th. They are shooting 11.73 percent which is 4th in the league. They overall have a shot difference of -3.04, which is 28th in the league. Sam Montembault is expected to start in goal and he sits with a 17-16-3 record and he’s giving up 2.95 goals per game. 

Why the Canadiens Will Beat the Red Wings

• The Canadiens have won eight of their last nine games as road underdogs.
• The Red Wings have lost 20 of their last 36 games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in 16 of the Canadiens’ last 17 games.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have lost the second period in four of their last five night games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Red Wings Are Suddenly Struggling

The Red Wings are suddenly struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. They were playing so well before that, and they need to try and end this slide quickly. Over the last three games, they have scored only three goals total. In the last game against the Philadelphia Flyers, they were defeated 2-1. Ben Chairot scored the only goal for the Red Wings. Alex Lyon was in goal and he saved 24 of the 26 shots that he faced. 

The Red Wings are averaging 2.78 goals while their defense is giving up 3.23 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league while the defense is ranked 25th. They are shooting 10.75 percent from the field which is 14th in the league. Lucas Raymond has scored 19 goals and added 32 assists so far this season. Alex Lyon could start in goal in this game and he comes into this game with an 8-6-1 record overall and he’s giving up 2.68 goals per game. He has one shutout on the season. The Red Wings will take on the Lightning, Kings, and Oilers after this game.

Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction

The Red Wings offense has been an issue as of late and there is nothing to suggest that is going to change in this game. The Red Wings have scored only three goals over the last three games and overall this season they are averaging 2.78 goals per game. Montreal is averaging 3.04 goals per game but they aren’t going to even need to come out on top. Back the Canadiens on the money line.