
Red Wings vs Canadiens Prediction 1/23/25 NHL Picks Today
Montreal Canadiens (24-19-4) vs. Detroit Red Wings (21-21-5)
January 23, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Red Wings -125 / Montreal Canadiens 105; Over/Under: 5.5
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The Montreal Canadiens and Detroit Red Wings meet Thursday in NHL action at the Little Caesars Arena. Here’s a Red Wings vs Canadiens Prediction. This article will include a Red Wings vs Canadiens Pick.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Rangers and Lightning, and they play the Devils, Jets, and Wild next. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 3.04 goals per game and are scoring 20.8 percent of their power play opportunities. Cole Caufield leads Montreal with 24 goals, Lane Hutson has 36 assists and Nick Suzuki has 96 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.3 goals per game and are killing 81.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cayden Primeau has given up 41 goals on 250 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 98 goals on 969 shots.
Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Flyers and Stars, and they play the Lightning, Kings, and Oilers next. The Detroit Red Wings are averaging 2.79 goals per game and are scoring 28.4 percent of their power play opportunities. Dylan Larkin leads Detroit with 20 goals, Lucas Raymond has 32 assists and Alex DeBrincat has 124 shots on goal. Defensively, the Detroit Red Wings are allowing 3.23 goals per game and are killing 68.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Cam Talbot has given up 69 goals on 696 shots faced, while Alex Lyon has allowed 44 goals on 445 shots.
Why the Detroit Red Wings will win
- The Red Wings have won each of their last four night games at Little Caesars Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Canadiens have lost 13 of their last 14 Thursday road games.
- The Red Wings have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Little Caesars Arena against opponents on a winning streak.
- The favorites have won the second period in each of the Red Wings’ last five games at Little Caesars Arena.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won each of their last seven games as road underdogs.
- The Red Wings have lost eight of their last 12 games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs.
- The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canadiens have won the third period in six of their last seven games as road underdogs.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 31st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (68.07%).
- The Detroit Red Wings rank 3rd in the league in power play percentage this season (28.37%).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 27th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.30).
- The Montreal Canadiens rank 29th in the league for shots per game this season (26.0).
Red Wings vs Canadiens Injury Report
The Detroit Red Wings will be without Jeff Petry, while Tyler Motte is questionable.
The Montreal Canadiens will be without Emil Heineman and David Reinbacher.
Red Wings vs Canadiens Prediction
The Detroit Red Wings have cooled off recently, with three straight losses and an offense that’s having a harder time finding the back of the net. The Red Wings have been outscored 3-11 in their last three games. The Montreal Canadiens have won seven of their last eight games and are making bettors money hand over fist. Over their last 10 games, the Habs have made a $100 bettor more than $800 in profit. The Canadiens also beat the Red Wings twice in December by a combined score of 9-4. It’s hard to turn down the team in better form and a more favorable price. Give me the Canadiens on Thursday night.