Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens 12/21/24 – The Central Division rivalry between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens will continue on Saturday when the two teams meet in the NHL regular season. As Detroit’s record stands at 13-15-4 whilst Montreal’s record is 13-16-3, this game could be significant for both teams’ mid-season standings. The match will take place at the Bell Centre which can be viewed live at 7:00 PM ET on the NHL network or can be streamed on NHL.TV.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens 12/21/24
When: Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET
Where: Bell Centre
TV: NHL
Stream: NHL.TV
Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens 12/21/24 Betting Odds:
| Team | PUCKLINE | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings | -1.5 (+200) | Over 6 (-115) | -122 |  |
| Canadiens | +1.5 (-250) | Under 6 (-105) | -101 | |
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According to the betting odds, there should be a narrowly contested fight with Detroit slightly placed on the moneyline. The range would also indicate the possibility of a close game while the 6 lines up for the total is looking at a high-scoring game.
Goaltender Cam Talbot vs. Goaltender Sam Montembeault
Cam Talbot for Detroit has a good record and has shown some level of involvement with a 0.914 save percentage through 17 plays. He would be a great asset for the team in defending against Montreal’s offensive attempts which have been lethal in recent times.
On the flipside, Sam Montembeault will be the one in charge of the net for the Canadiens. His save percentage is a bit underwhelming at 0.901 over 26 games but coupled with how he defended against Detroit in the last game, he looks to be on form and difficult to defeat.
It turns out to be a battle of endurance and reflexes when Talbot and Montembeault go against each other. Montembeault seems to be underperforming and Talbot’s consistency and experience may win out, although hardly his recent showing with regards to big pressure games can be ignored. The pace and intensity of the game will most probably depend on their duel.
Detroit Red Wings: A Closer Look at Recent Performances
The Detroit team, in terms of performance, is quite inconsistent since they have posted impressive results like the victory over Philadelphia, but have also been on the losing end in matches as against Montreal. The likes of Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin have proved to be consistent scorers, which has been taken into consideration to assess the level of dependability of the team in back to back games.
Montreal Canadiens: Momentum in Their Favor
The Canadiens demonstrated solid form in their last two outings defeating the Red Wings 4-3 and Buffalo 6-1. Thanks to players such as Cole Caufield whose goal scoring has been critical to their success as well as Nick Suzuki, they have managed to achieve some sophistication in their gameplay. Considering their recent home game, it is reasonable to conclude they can use the homecourt advantage effectively in this second round.
Trends
Detroit Red Wings Betting Trends
Detroit are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games.
Detroit are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against Montreal.
Detroit are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games on the road.
Detroit are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Montreal.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games played on a Saturday.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal’s last 5 games against Detroit.
Montreal are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Montreal are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal’s last 8 games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference conference.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Atlantic Division division.
Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens Betting Prediction
Taking into account the current form and head-to-head statistics, this match looks like it will be a very close one. Goaltending might slightly go Detroit’s way but considering Montrel’s recent home form and attacking options this might level the playing field. We would advise some caution when placing bets on the moneyline of either team, this would particularly strengthen the case of the OVER on the total goals based on both teams’ recent form of scoring goals.
Betting on a prop including Raymond or Suzuki as they get an assist or score a goal can be an option worth taking. The combined goals of the game being more than six seems quite possible owing to the attacking displays and the history from both teams. It is a forecast of a really close game with both teams severely competitive and chances being created.
Score Prediction: Canadiens 4, Red Wings 3.
