Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 10/10/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens meet Saturday in NHL action at the Bell Centre. Here’s a Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction. This article will include a Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens Pick.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Kraken, beat the Senators, and they play the Devils next. The Red Wings have lost 13 of their last 17 games.

The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.5 goals per game and are scoring 26.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Viktor Arvidsson leads Detroit with 3 goals, Lucas Raymond has 4 assists, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard has 14 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.5 goals per game and are killing 62.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 12 goals on 87 shots faced, and Daniil Tarasov has allowed 1 goal on 9 shots.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Hurricanes and Predators, and they play the Sabres next. The Canadiens have lost 3 straight games.

The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.5 goals per game and are scoring on 7.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Nick Suzuki leads Montreal with 3 goals, Lane Hutson has 4 assists, and Cole Caufield has 13 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 4.75 goals per game and are killing 70.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 13 goals on 90 shots faced, and Jacob Fowler has allowed 3 goals on 18 shots.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Red Wings have lost each of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• The Canadiens have won seven of their last nine games at Bell Centre when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 night games against the Red Wings following a loss.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games at Bell Centre following a loss.
• The Red Wings have lost the second period in each of their last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Why the Detroit Red Wings will win

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last six games at Bell Centre.
• The Red Wings have won each of their last two games as underdogs against the Canadiens.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in six of their last seven games as underdogs.
• The Red Wings have won the third period in five of their last six games as underdogs following a loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Red Wings’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Four of the Canadiens’ last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Four of the last five night games between two teams from the Atlantic Division 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 against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last five games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Chris Kreider has scored a goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a favorite against the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Viktor Arvidsson has scored a goal in each of the Red Wings’ last three games.
• Alex DeBrincat has recorded at least one assist in four of the Red Wings’ last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Montreal Canadiens rank 25th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (70.59%).
• The Montreal Canadiens rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
• The Detroit Red Wings rank 2nd in the league for shots per game this season (33.5).
• The Detroit Red Wings rank 30th in the league for power play goals against this season (6).

Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Injury Report

The Canadiens will be without Kaiden Guhle, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford, Ivan Demidov, and Lucas Condotta. Oliver Kapanen is considered day-to-day.

The Red Wings will be without Mason Appleton, J.T. Compher, Simon Edvinsson, and Marco Kasper.

Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction

I went into this game looking to back the Canadiens given they’re at home with the rest advantage. However, this price is insane. Yes, the Red Wings have been awful dating back to the end of last season, and them being on the end of a back-to-back doesn’t help. But let’s not act like the Habs aren’t blowing chunks all over the ice defensively. The price forces me to take a shot with the Red Wings and the big plus money.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Detroit Red Wings