| MATCHUP | Detroit Red Wings | Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 27-15-4 | 25-14-6 |
| Where | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC | |
| When | Saturday, January 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings beat the Senators and Canucks, and they play the Hurricanes next. The Red Wings have won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.09 goals per game and are scoring 24.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 22 goals, Lucas Raymond has 34 assists and Dylan Larkin has 130 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.11 goals per game and are killing 80.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 60 goals on 535 shots faced, while John Gibson has allowed 72 goals on 709 shots.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Flames and Panthers, and they play the Canucks next. The Canadiens have won 5 of their last 6 games.
The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.39 goals per game and are scoring on 22.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 21 goals, Lane Hutson has 36 assists and Nick Suzuki has 94 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.18 goals per game and are killing 78.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 60 goals on 542 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 56 goals on 427 shots.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last four games at Bell Centre.
- The Red Wings have lost each of their last four road games following a home win.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at Bell Centre.
- The Red Wings have lost the second period in five of their last six night games at Bell Centre when trailing after the first period.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won nine of their last 10 night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last two games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in 11 of their last 13 games as favorites following a win.
- The Red Wings have won the first period in four of their last five road games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Red Wings’ last five road games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Canadiens’ last four games as favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Nine of the last 12 night games between teams from the same division have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 15 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Red Wings’ last eight road games against the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in four of the Canadiens’ last five games as favorites against the Red Wings.
- Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Brendan Gallagher has recorded two assists against the Red Wings this season – most against any opponent.
Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts
- James van Riemsdyk has scored a goal in each of his last five road appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Patrick Kane has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances with the Red Wings as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- J.T. Compher has recorded two hits against the Canadiens this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 30th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.25).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 4th in the league in penalty minutes this season (466).
- The Detroit Red Wings have recorded the largest comeback win this season – trailed by four goals vs Blues on October, 25.
- The Detroit Red Wings are one of only two teams to win a game when trailing by four or more goals this season.
Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
The Canadiens look great, as the offense is humming, and they’ve earned points in 9 of their last 10 games. At home, the Habs should be favored. However, the Red Wings continue to get disrespected by oddsmakers, and they continue to win games. The Wins are a top-five team in terms of money earned for NHL bettors and yet you can find them with these favorable prices more times than not. I’ll keep backing them with confidence. Give me the Red Wings and the plus money.