Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens

April 15, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens (30-36-14) and Detroit Red Wings (39-32-9) will compete in game three of their regular season matchup on Monday, April 15, at 7:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings are favored with a puck line at -1.5 (+120).

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Canadiens are 1-4 in their previous five games heading into this showdown. Their most recent battle was a 5-4 shootout defeat against the Ottawa Senators, marking their second consecutive defeat.

They need to be more steady on the road, as they have put together a record of 14-16-10. Nick Suzuki leads them offensively with 76 points and 33 goals. However, they will need a more potent offense to succeed here.

The Canadiens consistently score 2.80 goals per game, while their opponents score an average of 3.40. They typically attempt around 27.7 shots and face 33.3 shots per game, resulting in a small negative scoring differential.

Regarding their power play, they have scored 44 goals and allowed 65, reflecting a success rate of 17.7 percent. Furthermore, their penalty kill operates at 76.4 percent efficiency, slightly trailing behind the Red Wings.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Red Wings recently got back on track with a 5-4 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. This win ended their two-game losing streak, and they have been 2-3 in their last five battles.

Their record at home is 22-13-5, which is solid for this matchup. Dylan Larkin leads them in scoring with 33 goals, while Lucas Raymond leads them with 69 points. Together, they have a sound system down offensively to make an impact.

The Red Wings consistently score an average of 3.33 goals per game while conceding 3.31 goals against them. They produce an average of 28.8 shots per game but contend with an opposing average of 32.5. These statistics underscore the imperative for them to build a robust offense from the outset, leaving little margin for error.

Their power play efficiency has been excellent. They have scored 63 goals and allowed 49 for a power play percentage of 23.2. In addition, their penalty-kill percentage is 79.3.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The latest NHL odds, courtesy of MyBookie, show that the Detroit Red Wings are 1.5-puck line favorites. With a stronger home record and solid momentum coming into game three, this shows that they have the best chance at winning.

The series is tied 1-1, as both games have been decided by one goal and needed overtime. Look for the Red Wings to pull away with this, especially since they would instead try to outscore you and then play defense.

Final Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5 (+120)

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