Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Stars versus the Canadiens? The puck drops at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC.
The Stars are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals. Check out BetCoco for Montreal Canadiens – Dallas Stars odds
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Stars and Canadiens did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Stars have a record of 2-1. The Stars also had the edge vs. the puck line in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 6 goals per game leading to an over/under record of 2-0-1.
- Across the Stars last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
- Montreal has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Montreal has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Dallas has a poor record vs the puck line going 0-3. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-0.
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Prediction
As the second-place team in the Western Conference and first in the Central Division, the Dallas Stars have an overall record of 31-14-6. Over their last ten games, they have gone 7-3, including a current five-game winning streak as the favored team. On the road this season, Dallas has a record of 15-6-4.
Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Stars have gone 18-12, and they have been favored in 46 of their 51 games this season. In their last three games, Dallas has gone 2-1, and they are 4-1 over their last five games.
The Stars come into the game scoring an average of 3.7 goals per game, putting them 3rd in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 14th in the league. Dallas’ offense comes into the game ranked 17th in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 2nd in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Jake Oettinger has started 28 games this season. His current record stands at 17-9, and his save percentage is 0.806%.
Montreal comes into today’s game with a record of 21-21-8, which puts them in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. In their last ten games, the Canadiens have gone 4-6, and over their last five games, they have gone 2-3. In the Atlantic Division, Montreal is in 6th place with a record of 4-11. At home this season, the Canadiens have gone 10-12-3.
When playing as the underdog, Montreal has gone 18-20-8 this season. Against teams from the Western Conference, the Canadiens have gone 12-16. Over their last three games, Montreal has gone 2-1.
On the offensive side, the Canadiens are scoring an 2.7 goals per game this season, ranking 28th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 28th in the league. So far this year, the Canadiens are 4-3 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 17-17 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Sam Montembeault comes into the game having made 23 starts this season. So far, his record is 12-7 and he has a save percentage of 0.762%.
Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Canadiens to come out on top with a final score of 4-2.
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Betting Tips
- We like the Canadiens on the moneyline (+163)
- The Canadiens are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Montreal Canadiens Injury Report
- Carey Price – Knee – Out
- Brendan Gallagher – Suspension – Out
- Christian Dvorak – Pectoral – Out
- Chris Wideman – Back – Out
- Kirby Dach – Knee – Out
- Alex Newhook – Ankle – Questionable
Dallas Stars Injury Report
- Jerad Rosburg – Undisclosed – Out
