The Detroit Red Wings have won 4 of their last 5 games. The Montreal Canadiens need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens prediction.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview 

The Detroit Red Wings beat the Blackhawks on Thursday to rebound from a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 3.68 goals per game and are scoring on 23.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex DeBrincat leads Detroit with 12 goals, Dylan Larkin has 13 assists and Daniel Sprong has 57 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 2.91 goals per game and are killing 79 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ville Husso has given up 41 goals on 381 shots faced, while James Reimer has allowed 14 goals on 169 shots.

Detroit Red Wings Team Facts

• The Red Wings have lost each of their last five night games following a win.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in each of their last seven games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last four games at Bell Centre.
• The Red Wings have won the second period in each of their last six night games.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview 

The Montreal Canadiens just lost to the Panthers and have a loss to the Kings a week from today. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring on 16.7 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 7 goals, Nick Suzuki has 12 assists and Mike Matheson has 58 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.48 goals per game and are killing 73.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has given up 30 goals on 310 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 27 goals on 301 shots.

Montreal Canadiens Team Facts

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last four games at Bell Centre.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as home underdogs following a home loss.
• The Canadiens have lost the second period in eight of their last nine games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 11 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Red Wings vs Canadiens prediction

The Montreal Canadiens are piling up the losses, and playing at home hasn’t helped much. The Red Wings are putting together a solid week to kind of get back on track, and they have the offensive firepower to give the Habs a world of trouble. I don’t believe this is the game where the Canadiens right the ship. Give me the Red Wings and the somewhat reasonable price.