The Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens face off on Saturday in an NHL showdown at Centre Bell. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Stars vs Canadiens prediction.
Stars Defense Struggled in Last Game
The Stars scored four goals in the last game against the Toronto Mape Leafs, but it wasn’t enough as the defense gave up five goals. Scott Wedgewood saved 26 of the 31 shots that he faced. The Stars are averaging 3.66 goals while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league but the defense is what really let them down in the last game. Jason Robertson has scored 17 goals and added 34 assists so far this season. The defense can’t allow them to fall behind here.
Canadiens Looks to Build on Last Game
The Canadiens in the last game faced off against the Washington Capitals and they were able to secure the 5-2 victory. Nick Suzuki had a strong game scoring two goals and adding one assist. Overall this season, Montreal’s offense hasn’t been great, so the last game was a good step in the right direction. The Canadiens are averaging 2.75 goals while their defense is giving up 3.46 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th. Nick Suzuki has scored 15 goals and added 30 assists.
Montreal Canadiens Team Facts
- The Canadiens have lost each of their last seven games following a road win.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have lost the third period in seven of their last eight games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 12 of the Canadiens’ last 13 home games against Central Division opponents.
Dallas Stars Team Facts
- The Stars have won each of their last five games following a road loss.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Stars’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last eight games.
- The Stars have won the second period in four of their last five day games following a road loss.
Stars vs Canadiens Betting Prediction
This game is going to be higher scoring. The Canadiens scored five goals in the last game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Stars are also averaging 3.66 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Canadiens are giving up 3.46 goals and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Both teams will run up the score and the over is going to cash.