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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