Canadiens vs. Stars Prediction and Odds - Dec 23, 2022

The Dallas Stars take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at American Airlines Center on Friday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Canadiens vs. Stars, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Stars?

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

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Stars a 69% chance of beating the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Stars Game Odds

• Puck Line: Stars -1.5 (-115), Canadiens +1.5 (+102)
• Moneyline: Stars -300, Canadiens +265
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-115/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Stars are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with -115 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 +102.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at -300. That means you can risk $300 to win $100, for a total payout of $400, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +265, where you can bet $100 to profit $265, earning a total payout of $365, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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) are a 53% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Stars

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ +102 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +265 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.2% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Stars are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 3.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Canadiens vs. Stars Prediction

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

Canadiens vs. Stars Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Stars? The latest data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, Dallas' Jason Robertson is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Stars.

DimersBOT gives Robertson an 11.4% chance of scoring the first goal at American Airlines Center, while the Stars star is a 49.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 7.1% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 6.1% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.3% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 4.2% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 3.7% probability

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 11.4% probability
• Roope Hintz: 8.4% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 5.4% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 5.3% probability
• Jamie Benn: 4.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 34.6% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 28.6% probability
• Josh Anderson: 22.8% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 22.4% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 21.9% probability

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 49.1% probability
• Roope Hintz: 38.3% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 27.9% probability
• Jamie Benn: 26.3% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 26.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Canadiens vs. Stars on Friday December 23, 2022.

Canadiens vs. Stars 2022 Game Info

Friday's game between the Stars and Canadiens at American Airlines Center is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars
• Date: Friday December 23, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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