Canadiens vs. Red Wings Prediction and Odds - November 9, 2023

The Detroit Red Wings will square off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Canadiens vs. Red Wings game, plus the latest odds and our full game preview, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Canadiens vs. Red Wings

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Canadiens-Red Wings NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Red Wings a 61% chance of getting the W against the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Red Wings Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Red Wings -1.5 (+140), Canadiens +1.5 (-146)
• Moneyline: Red Wings -175, Canadiens +160
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-125/+110)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Red Wings are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with +140 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -146.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at -175. That means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +160, where you can put down $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Canadiens vs. Red Wings

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -146 via FanDuel Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +160 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.0% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling expertise to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Red Wings are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Canadiens vs. Red Wings Prediction

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Canadiens vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Red Wings? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Red Wings.

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According to DimersBOT, Detroit's Dylan Larkin is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Red Wings.

DimersBOT gives Larkin an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Red Wings star is a 40.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 5.8% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.2% probability
• Sean Monahan: 4.8% probability
• Alex Newhook: 3.8% probability
• Josh Anderson: 3.7% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 8.3% probability
• Alex DeBrincat: 7.6% probability
• Daniel Sprong: 5.9% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 5.5% probability
• David Perron: 5.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 31.8% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 28.6% probability
• Sean Monahan: 24.9% probability
• Josh Anderson: 22.5% probability
• Alex Newhook: 21.5% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 40.7% probability
• Alex DeBrincat: 40.1% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 30.9% probability
• Daniel Sprong: 30.6% probability
• David Perron: 28.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting insights before Canadiens vs. Red Wings on Thursday November 9, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Red Wings Preview

Thursday's game between the Red Wings and Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Thursday November 9, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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Conclusion

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