How to Pick the Stars vs. Canadiens Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 16

Published 11:33 am Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Before the puck drops at 8:00 PM ET in Thursday’s game between the Dallas Stars and the Montreal Canadiens, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your sights set on putting together a parlay.

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Stars vs. Canadiens Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.0 goals)

  • This season, Dallas and its opponent have combined to outscore Thursday’s total of 5.5 goals 20 times.
  • There have been 26 Montreal games with more than 5.5 goals this season.
  • The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.7 less than the combined scoring averages for the Stars (3.21) and Canadiens (3.00).
  • This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 5.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Stars Moneyline: -259

  • The Stars have won 68.4% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (26-12).
  • Dallas is 4-1 (victorious in 80.0% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -259 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Stars have a 72.1% chance to win.

Canadiens Moneyline: +210

  • In 40 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Montreal has pulled off the upset 19 times.
  • The Canadiens have three wins in games when their odds are +210 or longer on the moneyline (in seven opportunities).
  • Montreal’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 32.3% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Dallas 4, Montreal 2

Stars Points Leaders

  • Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors this season with 41 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 22.4%.
  • Jason Robertson has 11 goals and 25 assists for Dallas to compile 36 total points (0.8 per game).
  • On 115 shots (for 10 goals) and 21 assists, Wyatt Johnston has created 31 points this season.
  • In 32 games played this season, Jake Oettinger (22-9-1) has given up 72 goals.

Canadiens Points Leaders

  • Nicholas Suzuki’s 13 goals and 30 assists in 43 matchups give him 43 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • Cole Caufield has made a major impact for Montreal this season with 42 points, thanks to 24 goals and 18 assists.
  • Lane Hutson has three goals and 30 assists, for a season point total of 33.
  • Samuel Montembeault has a record of 16-15-3 in 34 games this season, conceding 90 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 812 saves and a .900 save percentage, 39th in the league.

Stars’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/11/2025 Canadiens W 2-1 Away -231
1/12/2025 Senators L 3-2 Away -153
1/14/2025 Maple Leafs W 4-1 Away -126
1/16/2025 Canadiens Home -259
1/18/2025 Avalanche Away
1/19/2025 Red Wings Home
1/21/2025 Hurricanes Home

Canadiens’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/10/2025 Capitals W 3-2 Away +183
1/11/2025 Stars L 2-1 Home +189
1/14/2025 Utah Hockey Club W 5-3 Away +130
1/16/2025 Stars Away +210
1/18/2025 Maple Leafs Home
1/19/2025 Rangers Home
1/21/2025 Lightning Home

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Dallas vs. Montreal Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Dallas, Texas
  • Venue: American Airlines Center

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