Before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET in Saturday’s contest between the Dallas Stars and the Montreal Canadiens, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.

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Stars vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)

• Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total (6 goals) 20 times this season.
• This season, 25 of Montreal’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• The total for this game (6) is 0.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.28) and Canadiens (3.00).
• These two teams allow a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -220

• In the 35 times this season the Stars have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 24-11 in those games.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -220 or shorter, Dallas is 7-3 (winning 70.0% of the time).
• The Stars have a 68.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Canadiens Moneyline: +181

• In Montreal’s 38 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 18 wins.
• The Canadiens have seven wins in games when their odds are +181 or longer on the moneyline (in 15 opportunities).
• Montreal has a 35.6% chance to win this matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Montreal 3

Stars Points Leaders

• Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors this season with 38 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 21.9%.
• Jason Robertson has 10 goals and 24 assists for Dallas to compile 34 total points (0.9 per game).
• On 111 shots (for 10 goals) and 20 assists, Wyatt Johnston has contributed 30 points this season.
• As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 20 wins and 9 losses this season while allowing 70 goals with 688 saves.

Canadiens Points Leaders

• Nicholas Suzuki is a key offensive option for Montreal, with 42 points this season. He has recorded 13 goals and 29 assists in 41 games.
• Cole Caufield’s 40 points this season, including 23 goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Montreal.
• Lane Hutson has scored three goals and contributed 26 assists for Montreal, giving him a point total of 29.
• Montreal’s Samuel Montembeault is 15-15-2 this season, compiling 756 saves and giving up 86 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .898 save percentage (40th in the league).

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Dallas vs. Montreal Game Info

• Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Montréal, Quebec
• Venue: Bell Centre

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