Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens 1/18/22 NHL Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars meet Tuesday in NHL action at the American Airlines Center. The Montreal Canadiens look to snap a six-game losing streak. The Dallas Stars look for a win after splitting their last 10 games.

The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.1 goals per game and are scoring on 11 percent of their power play opportunities. Josh Anderson leads Montreal with 7 goals, Tyler Toffoli has 12 assists and Nick Suzuki has 84 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.6 goals per game and are killing 72.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has given up 70 goals on 707 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 43 goals on 411 shots.

The Dallas Stars are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring on 25.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Joe Pavelski leads Dallas with 15 goals, Jason Robertson has 19 assists and Roope Hintz has 88 shots on goal. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 3 goals per game and are killing 76.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Braden Holtby has allowed 41 goals on 510 shots faced, and Anton Khudobin has allowed 28 goals on 231 shots.

The. Canadiens are 14-38 in their last 52 road games and 16-35 in their last 51 overall. The Stars are 20-6 in their last 26 home games and 3-9 in their last 12 vs. Atlantic. The over is 3-1-1 in Canadiens last 5 games playing on 0 days rest. The under is 14-6 in Stars last 20 overall. The under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

The Montreal Canadiens are stinking up the joint left and right, and losing yesterday in blowout fashion to the Coyotes doesn’t help their case. The Dallas Stars have shown signs of turning the corner as of late, and they’ve been absolutely dominant on their home ice. Backing the Habs right now is a death sentence for your bankroll. Give me the Stars and the PL for max betting value.