Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Jan 10)
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Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (Jan 10)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickMontreal Canadiens 
Player PropOliver Kapanen over 0.5 goals 
Same Game ParlayOver 4.5 goals + Oliver Kapanen over 0.5 points + Alexander Texier over 0.5 points
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Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Main Match Info

Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Moneyline Prediction

It’s really hard to pick the winner between the Canadiens and the Red Wings. Not only do these teams sit in the top two of the Atlantic Division, but they’re also among the best in the Eastern Conference as a whole. 

However, Montreal have a slight, minimal edge that tips the scales in their favour, as they’ll be playing at home against a tired Detroit squad.

This will be the Canadiens’ third straight encounter in front of their fans at Centre Bell, and they’re coming off back-to-back wins over the Calgary Flames (4-1) and Florida Panthers (6-2). 

Furthermore, they’re on a four-game winning run at home, which marks their strongest run of form at their venue, despite ranking as the fifth-worst home side in the Eastern Conference (W12, L9, OT1).

The Red Wings, meanwhile, rank as the sixth-best away team in the conference (W11, L7, OT3). However, they’ve gone W1, L1, OT1 in their last three trips while also alternating home and away matchups since the beginning of the year. 

The constant travelling will undoubtedly take a toll on Detroit and may significantly hamper their chances of victory in Montreal.

There’s no question that the Red Wings, who are tied with the Canadiens on points for second place in the Eastern Conference, have the quality to put up a fight in the upcoming clash. 

Still, with the hosts better rested and showing improved form at home, they should extend that momentum and secure a win over a tired Detroit side that have lost in their previous two trips to Montreal.

Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Player Prop

Oliver Kapanen has turned heads in his first year in the NHL and is currently leading all rookies in goals with 15 after finding the back of the net in the 6-2 win over the Panthers on Thursday. Kapanen also sits fourth among rookies in points (26).

Furthermore, the 22-year-old is going through one of his most prolific runs of the campaign, as he’s scored in four of his last five games. He’ll certainly play a big role in Montreal’s offensive scheme in this contest as a top-six forward and power-play unit member.

Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Same Game Parlay

These are two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but both rely more on their offence than their defence to get the job done. Thus, this could very well turn into a high-scoring contest. 

Nine of Ottawa’s last 10 games, and nine of Detroit’s previous 10 outings as well, have produced over 4.5 total goals. Furthermore, the over 4.5 goals line has cashed in each of their last 12 head-to-head meetings.

We’re pairing that outcome with two of the most prolific players on the Canadiens’ roster to crack the scoresheet: Kapanen and Texier. Kapanen delivered an outstanding performance in the win over the Panthers, recording three points (one assist, two goals), and now has six points (G4, A2) over his last five appearances.

Meanwhile, Texier has arguably been the Canadiens’ best player over the last five encounters based purely on statistical output. 

The 26-year-old registered a hat-trick against the Panthers and notched three points (one goal, two assists) in the 4-1 victory over the Flames on January 7. Texier has eight points, with four goals and four assists, across the Canadiens’ last five games, which is a team-high mark.

Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Team News

Montreal Canadiens Team News

The Canadiens are waiting to determine whether Josh Anderson (upper body) and Kaiden Guhle (groin) will be able to return Saturday, with both players considered game-time calls in the worst-case scenario.

Kirby Dach (foot) and Jake Evans (lower body) are expected to be sidelined until the end of January. Patrik Laine (abdomen) and Alex Newhook (ankle) are long-term absentees. Neither forward will return until after the Olympic break at the earliest.

Detroit Red Wings Team News

Surprisingly, the Red Wings aren’t dealing with any injuries, meaning the team will be at full strength for this heavyweight divisional matchup.

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