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Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings
The Montreal Canadiens and the Detroit Red Wings will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Little Caesars Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Red Wings as -133-moneyline favorites versus the Canadiens, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Detroit, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Flyers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Flyers at -139 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Montreal, they were a 3-2 winner as they battled the Lightning at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Canadiens at +122 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Montreal:
Team record: 21-18-4 SU
Montreal is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Montreal is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Detroit:
Team record: 20-19-4 SU
Detroit is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Detroit is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Montreal home to New Jersey Saturday, January 25
Detroit home to Tampa Bay Saturday, January 25