Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction and Odds - December 2, 2023
The Montreal Canadiens will square off with the Detroit Red Wings in NHL action at Bell Centre on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.
Dimers' full betting preview for Saturday's Red Wings vs. Canadiens matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.
Who Will Win: Red Wings vs. Canadiens
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Red Wings-Canadiens NHL game 10,000 times.
Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Red Wings a 57% chance of beating the Canadiens.
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Red Wings vs. Canadiens Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Red Wings | Canadiens |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | -1.5 (+160) | +1.5 (-172) |
Moneyline | -155 | +136 |
Total | o6.5 (-105) | u6.5 (-110) |
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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The Canadiens are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Red Wings, with -172 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
For the favored Red Wings (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +160.
DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +136. That means you can bet $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236, if they win.
Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they come out on top.
The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.
According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 54% chance of going Under.
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Best Bets: Red Wings vs. Canadiens
By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best bets to place on this game:
- Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ -172 via FanDuel Sportsbook (65% probability)
- Moneyline: Canadiens @ +136 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.8% edge)
- Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)
Dimers' NHL best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.
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 edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Red Wings vs. Canadiens Prediction
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Red Wings vs. Canadiens Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Canadiens? The latest data is in.
Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Red Wings and Canadiens this Saturday.
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According to DimersBOT, Detroit's Dylan Larkin is most likely to score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Canadiens.
DimersBOT gives Larkin a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Red Wings star is a 35.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Detroit Red Wings
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Dylan Larkin | 6.9% |
Alex DeBrincat | 6.4% |
Lucas Raymond | 5.6% |
David Perron | 4.8% |
Robby Fabbri | 4.4% |
Montreal Canadiens
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Cole Caufield | 6.1% |
Nick Suzuki | 4.6% |
Sean Monahan | 3.7% |
Josh Anderson | 3.4% |
Brendan Gallagher | 3.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Detroit Red Wings
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Dylan Larkin | 35.3% |
Alex DeBrincat | 34.4% |
Lucas Raymond | 31.0% |
Robby Fabbri | 24.4% |
David Perron | 23.8% |
Montreal Canadiens
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Cole Caufield | 30.5% |
Nick Suzuki | 26.5% |
Sean Monahan | 22.4% |
Josh Anderson | 20.4% |
Brendan Gallagher | 18.3% |
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Red Wings vs. Canadiens on Saturday December 2, 2023. |
Red Wings vs. Canadiens Preview
Saturday's game between the Canadiens and Red Wings at Bell Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Saturday December 2, 2023
- Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
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Conclusion
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