| MATCHUP | Montreal Canadiens | Dallas Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 7-3 | 7-4 |
| Spread | +1.5 -192 | -1.5 160 |
| Moneyline | +136 | -162 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (114) | Under 6.5 (-135) |
| Where | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX | |
| When | Thursday, October 29, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Canadiens vs Stars Prediction
The Stars should be favored at home as they’re the more consistent team with the track record. However, we’re getting almost two times our money with the Canadiens, who have won three straight games and have allowed a combined two goals during that stretch.The Canadiens have won six of their last eight games and are aggressive offensively. The Habs have also done some of their best work on the road, where they’ve earned points in five of six tries. I respect the Stars and whatnot, but I’m rolling with the more favorable price and the Canadiens on the road. This price is too good to pass up.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Jets and Blues, and they play the Penguins next. The Canadiens have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3 goals per game and are scoring on 11.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 6 goals, Nick Suzuki has 7 assists, and Juraj Slafkovsky has 32 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 83.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 22 goals on 144 shots faced, and Jacob Fowler has allowed 11 goals on 191 shots.
Dallas Stars Betting Preview
The Dallas Stars beat the Islanders, lost to the Devils, and they play the Blue Jackets next. The Stars have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Dallas Stars are averaging 2.67 goals per game and are scoring on 18.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Mikko Rantanen leads Dallas with 6 goals, Jason Robertson has 8 assists, and Tyler Seguin has 30 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2 goals per game and are killing 92.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 13 goals on 184 shots faced, while Casey DeSmith has given up 9 goals on 80 shots.
Why the Dallas Stars will win
- The Stars have won each of their last four night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Canadiens have lost the second period in six of their last seven games as road underdogs when leading after the first period.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The road team has won each of the last six games between the Canadiens and Stars.
- The Stars have lost three of their last four games as home favorites following a loss.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 30 of their last 32 games as road underdogs.
- The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Stars have lost the second period in four of their last five games at American Airlines Center.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canadiens’ last five games against the Stars following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Stars’ last four games as favorites following a loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last eight games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last six home games.
Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts
- Wyatt Johnston has scored at least one goal in three of the Stars’ last four games against the Canadiens at American Airlines Center.
- Matt Duchene has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances in night games.
- Wyatt Johnston has recorded a career faceoff win percentage of 58.6% against the Canadiens (min. 5 faceoffs) – most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Chris Kreider has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances against the Stars.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last five games as underdogs against the Stars.
- Zachary Bolduc ranks T1st in the Eastern Conference for shootout goals (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Dallas Stars rank 25th in the league for goals per game this season (2.67).
- The Dallas Stars rank 1st in the league for power play goals against this season (3).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T28th in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (0.67).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T5th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (0.83).