Red Wings vs Canadiens Prediction 4/8/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Red Wings vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 8th, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Detroit Red Wings are 36-33-7 this year after they defeated Florida by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Detroit scored two goals in the second period, but they allowed a goal late in the third and barely held onto the win. The Red Wings were outshot by a total of 33-24, won 42% of the face-offs, and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Detroit got goals from Compher and DeBrincat, while Talbot stopped 32 out of 33 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Red Wings defeated the Hurricanes by a score of 5-3 but lost to the Blues by a score of 2-1. Detroit has won three of their last four games, and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 79 points. Detroit has scored 2.83 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.13 goals against per game, while also going 27.9% on the power play and 69.5% on the penalty kill this season. Lucas Raymond has led Detroit with 26 goals, 49 assists, and 178 shots on goal, while Alex DeBrincat has added 35 goals, 30 assists, and 223 shots on goal. Cam Talbot is 20-17-4 with a 2.87 goals against average and a .905 save percentage this season. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 38-30-9 this season after they defeated Nashville by a score of 2-1 in their last game. Montreal trailed 1-0 after the first period, but they scored two goals in the second and were able to lock down on defense for the win. The Canadiens were outshot by a total of 37-17, won 48.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Caufield and Laine, while Dobes stopped 36 out of 37 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Canadiens defeated the Flyers by a score of 3-2 and the Bruins by a score of 4-1. Montreal has won five games in a row, and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 85 points. Montreal has scored 2.99 goals per game, and they have allowed 3.23 goals against per game, while also going 20.8% on the power play and 80.7% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 27 goals, 57 assists, and 161 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 36 goals, 30 assists, and 227 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 29-23-6 with a 2.85 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this season. 

Why the Canadiens will beat the Red Wings 

• The Canadiens have won each of their last seven night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have lost eight of their last nine road games.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last seven night games at Bell Centre.
• The Red Wings have lost the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs when trailing after the first period.

Why the Red Wings will beat the Canadiens

• The Canadiens have lost four of their last six games as home favorites following a road win.
• The Red Wings have won each of their last five games at Bell Centre following a win.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Red Wings’ last five games.
• The Red Wings have won the third period in four of their last five games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games as home favorites against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Red Wings’ last four night games against the Canadiens following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the last seven 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 Red Wings’ last seven games at Bell Centre.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last nine games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Canadiens’ last 12 games as favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last five games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Nick Suzuki has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Detroit Red Wings Player Prop Facts

• Lucas Raymond has recorded at least one point in 11 of the Red Wings’ last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Moritz Seider has recorded an assist in four of the Red Wings’ last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Dylan Larkin has scored a goal in three of the Red Wings’ last four games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Red Wings vs Canadiens Prediction 

These two teams come into this matchup battling for the last wild-card spot in the East, so this is a huge game for both sides. Montreal is 21-12-5 at home this year, while Detroit is 15-17-4 on the road. The Canadiens do have a six-point lead in the wild card race, so this is a must-win game for Detroit in regulation. Montreal has won five games in a row, and they have allowed two goals or fewer in all five. Detroit is 3-0-1 in their last four, so each team is playing well right now. I think this game is going to be very tight, and neither team will be very aggressive as they don’t want to make a mistake, so I like the under in this contest. 

David Racey's Pick: Under 5.5