Canadiens vs. Red Wings Prediction and Odds - Oct 14, 2022

The Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens meet in the NHL at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Canadiens vs. Red Wings, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Red Wings?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Canadiens-Red Wings NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Red Wings a 57% chance of winning against the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Red Wings Odds

• Puck Line: Red Wings -1.5 (+158), Canadiens +1.5 (-170)
• Moneyline: Red Wings -165, Canadiens +146
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-125/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Red Wings are -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with +158 at Caesars 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 offer at -170.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at -165, which means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +146, where you can put down $100 to profit $146, earning a total payout of $246, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, as well as the best odds for the Under at +105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Red Wings

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -170 via FanDuel Sportsbook (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +146 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ +105 via Caesars Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Red Wings are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from Caesars Sportsbook.

Canadiens vs. Red Wings Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Canadiens-Red Wings matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Canadiens vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Red Wings? The data is in.

Listed 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 Tyler Bertuzzi is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Red Wings.

DimersBOT gives Bertuzzi a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Red Wings star is a 36.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.6% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.5% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.3% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 4.3% probability
• Josh Anderson: 3.9% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Tyler Bertuzzi: 7.6% probability
• Jakub Vrana: 7.4% probability
• Dylan Larkin: 6.6% probability
• David Perron: 5.1% probability
• Andrew Copp: 4.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 31.9% probability
• Evgenii Dadonov: 24.3% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 23.9% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 23.4% probability
• Josh Anderson: 21.6% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Tyler Bertuzzi: 36.7% probability
• Jakub Vrana: 36.1% probability
• Dylan Larkin: 34.5% probability
• David Perron: 29.0% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 26.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Canadiens vs. Red Wings on Friday October 14, 2022.

Canadiens vs. Red Wings 2022 Game Info

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

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Friday October 14, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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