The Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings meet in NHL action from Little Caesars Arena on Thursday night.

Canadiens Drop 4th Straight

The Montreal Canadiens come into this one on the heels of a 4th straight loss after a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning in their last game. Cole Caufield has a team-high 12 points with a 4 goals and a team-high 8 assists. Sean Monahan has 11 points with a team-high 6 goals and 5 assists. Nick Suzuki has 10 points with 4 goals and 6 assists, while Brendan Gallagher has 7 points with 4 goals and 3 assists and Mike Matheson has 7 points with 5 assists as well. Jake Allen is 3-2-1 with a .910 save percentage and 3.35 GAA while Sam Montembault is 2-2-1 with a 3.06 GAA and a .902 save percentage in goal for Montreal this season.

Montreal Canadiens Team Facts

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last four games.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 11 of their last 13 games as underdogs against the Red Wings.
• The Canadiens have won the first period in each of their last four games at Little Caesars Arena following a loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Canadiens’ last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Red Wings Fall To Rangers

The Detroit Red Wings come into this one looking to rebound after a 5-3 loss to the New York Rangers in their last matchup. Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings in scoring with 17 points along with 5 goals and a team-high 12 assists while Alex DeBrincat has 14 points with a team-high 9 goals and 5 apples. Moritz Seider has 11 points with 10 assists while Lucas Raymond has 10 points with 4 goals and 6 assists this season. Ville Husso has gone 5-3-1 in goal for Detroit this season with a 3.57 GAA and an .890 save percentage while James Reimer is 2-2 with a .944 save percentage and 1.52 GAA this season.

Detroit Red Wings Team Facts

• The Red Wings have lost eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites.
• The Red Wings have won the third period in each of their last four games as home favorites.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last nine games following a road loss.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Detroit Red Wings ranks 6th in the league for goals per game this season (3.69).
• The Detroit Red Wings ranks T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (1).
• The Montreal Canadiens ranks T26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.50).
• The Montreal Canadiens ranks 2nd in the league in penalty minutes this season (178).

Chris’ Pick

I’m rolling with Detroit here. I’m just not in a place where we’re getting enough plus money to take a shot on the Canadiens here. Detroit’s price isn’t pretty either, but they’re still the better team in this matchup, and I think they come out with the win here so give me the Red Wings.