Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/2/2024]

NHL action continues on Tuesday at 8:00PM ET as the Montreal Canadiens square off with the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Tuesday's Canadiens vs. Stars matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canadiens vs. Stars Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Stars 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Stars a 69% chance of beating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going under.

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Canadiens vs. Stars Odds

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

Bet Type	Canadiens	Stars
Puck Line	+1.5 (+100)	-1.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+255	-298
Total	o6.5 (-108)	u6.5 (+100)

• The Stars are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with -110 at BetMGM 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 +100.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at -298. That means you can risk $298 to win $100 for a total payout of $398 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +255, where you can bet $100 to profit $255, earning a total payout of $355 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

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Canadiens vs. Stars Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	+100
Moneyline	Canadiens	+255
Total	Under 6.5	+100

While the Stars are more likely to win the game, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 2.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

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Don't forget, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before the Canadiens vs. Stars on Tuesday January 2, 2024.

Canadiens vs. Stars Game Information

Tuesday's action between the Stars and Canadiens at American Airlines Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars
• Date: Tuesday January 2, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center

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Conclusion

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