In this article, we will formulate a Canadiens vs Red Wings prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, April 8, at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings (36-33-7, 44-32 ATS) won three of the previous four games to improve their chance of making the playoffs. The Red Wings beat the Bruins, Hurricanes, and Panthers, while they lost to the Blues during this stretch. Detroit is 9th in the Eastern Conference with 79 points, six behind the Canadiens, who are 8th. The Red Wings will play five of the remaining six games on the road.
The Red Wings score 2.83 goals per game on average (22nd), while they concede 3.13 GPG (21st). This season, Lucas Raymond leads the team with 75 points (26 G and 49 A). Alex DeBrincat has 65 points (35 G and 30 A), while Dylan Larkin chips in with 64 points (28 G and 36 A).
Cam Talbot (20-17-4) is expected to start for the Red Wings at the goal on Tuesday against the Canadiens. The 37-year-old is allowing 2.87 goals per game this year with a .905 SV% and two shutouts.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens (38-30-9, 44-33 ATS) are playing well when they need it most after winning five consecutive games to get a step closer to the playoffs. The Habs defeated the Panthers (twice), Bruins, Flyers, and Predators in this span and have 85 points at the moment, enough for the 7th position in the East, four points behind the New Jersey Devils.
The Canadiens average 2.99 goals per game this year (16th), while they allow 3.23 GPG (24th). Nick Suzuki leads the team with 84 points (27 G and 57 A). Cole Caufield contributes 66 points (36 G and 30 A), while Lane Hutson has 64 points (6 G and 58 A).
Jakub Dobes (7-4-2) will likely take his place in the cage for the Canadiens on Tuesday against the Red Wings. The 23-year-old is allowing 2.87 goals per game this year with a .904 SV% and one shutout.
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.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens are one of only four teams to win 8+ games when trailing after Period 2 this season.
- The Montreal Canadiens are one of only four teams to lose a game when leading by 3 or more goals after Period 1 this season.
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 1st in the league for power-play goals this season (62).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank T30th in the league in short-handed goals this season (2).
Canadiens vs Red Wings Prediction
The Red Wings won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last six. This season, though, the Canadiens lead the series 2-1. All three H2Hs this year produced 6+ goals, which was the case in the last six meetings. The Red Wings have a game in hand, and if they win here, they will cut the deficit to four points and make the playoff race more interesting. Montrea, with a potential win, will pretty much secure its spot in the postseason. I expect the visitors to be more aggressive and not pay much attention to their defense. Go with Over.