Canadiens vs Red Wings Prediction 10/9/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, October 9th at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 0-1-0 this year after they lost to Toronto by a score of 5-2 on Wednesday. Montreal led 2-1 in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals and failed to score over the final 38 minutes in the loss. The Canadiens out shot Toronto by a total of 31-27, went 0-2 on the power play, and won 39% of the face-offs. Montreal also recorded 28 hits and 13 blocked shots in the game. The Canadiens got goals from Bolduc and Kapanen, while Anderson led the team with five hits in the win. Montreal started Montembeault between the pipes and he stopped 22 out of 25 shots, which was an .880 save percentage. 

Last year, Montreal went 40-31-11 and they finished with 91 points, which was fifth in the Atlantic Division and tied for seventh in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens did qualify for the playoffs, but lost in five games against Washington. Montreal has a solid team once again this year, but I do think their defense and goaltending could cause some issues. 

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings went 39-35-8 this season and they finished with 86 points, which was sixth in the Atlantic Division and 10th in the Eastern Conference. Detroit played pretty well over the first few months of the season, but they were awful in March and blew a great chance of making the playoffs. The Red Wings started the 24-25 season by losing three of their first four games, including a 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh to open the year. Detroit did end the season by winning five of their last eight games, but it was too little too late. Last year, the Wings scored 235 goals, which was ranked 22nd in the NHL, while they allowed 259 goals against, which was ranked 21st. 

In the preseason, Detroit went 5-3 overall and they won each of their last three games. The Red Wings got wins against Chicago (twice), Buffalo, and Toronto (twice), but they lost to Pittsburgh (twice) and Buffalo. The Red Wings had another disappointing season last year and they have been one of the worst NHL teams over the last decade. Detroit will be led by Larkin, Kane, Raymond, and Seider, while Gibson and Talbot will be the goalie options to start the year. 

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

The Canadiens have lost each of their last six road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
The Red Wings have won each of their last four games at Little Caesars Arena.
The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games as underdogs.
The Canadiens have lost the second period in four of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents when trailing after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

Each of the Red Wings’ last four games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
Eight of the last 10 night games between two teams from the Atlantic Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
Four of the Canadiens’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Red Wings’ last 10 games as favorites against the Canadiens.
The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in nine of the Canadiens’ last 11 games following a road loss.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

Patrick Kane has recorded at least one point in each of the Red Wings’ last eight games at Little Caesars Arena.
Patrick Kane has recorded an assist in five of the Red Wings’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Alex DeBrincat has scored a goal in six of the Red Wings’ last seven games as home favorites.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

Patrik Laine has recorded at least one point in each of his last six road appearances against the Red Wings.
Zachary Bolduc has recorded an assist in each of his last three appearances after playing the previous day.
Patrik Laine has scored at least one goal in three of his last four road appearances against the Red Wings.

Canadiens vs Red Wings Prediction 

Montreal has a tough schedule to start the season, as they played in Toronto last night and will be on a back to back here. The Canadiens allowed five goals in that game and will have their backup goalie in net here. Detroit isn’t expected to make the postseason this year, as they hardly made any upgrades from last year, but they still have some decent pieces and should be able to take advantage of Montreal on a back to back. Take the Wings here.