The Dallas Stars (28-14-1) are favorites when they host the Montreal Canadiens (21-18-4) on Thursday, January 16 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars are -218 on the moneyline to win, while the Canadiens have +180 moneyline odds.
ESPN+ will air this Stars versus Canadiens game.
Stars vs. Canadiens Game Info & Odds
When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
Favorite: Stars (-218)
Underdog: Canadiens (+180)
Over/under: 5.5
Stars vs. Canadiens Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Stars (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Stars 4 – Canadiens 2
How to Bet on Stars vs. Canadiens
Stars and Canadiens Betting Trends
Dallas’ games this season have gone over this matchup’s total of 5.5 goals 20 times.
Montreal’s games this season have had over 5.5 goals 26 of 43 times.
These two teams score a combined 6.2 goals per game, 0.7 more than this game’s total.
Combined, these teams give up 5.7 goals per game, 0.2 more than this game’s total.
The Stars have won 70.3% of their games this season when favored on the moneyline (26-11).
The Canadiens have been listed as an underdog 40 times this season, and won 19, or 47.5%, of those games.
Stars Stats & Insights
The Stars offense’s 138 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 11th in the NHL.
On defense, the Stars are one of the best units in league play, conceding just 105 goals to rank second.
The team’s goal differential is fourth-best in the league at +33.
The Stars have a 10.5% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 16th in the league.
The Stars average 13.8 hits and 13 blocked shots per game.
In the last 10 games, the Stars have gone 8-1-1 (85.0% of possible points).
They have averaged 3.4 goals per game (34 total) over that stretch.
On the defensive side, the Stars have given up 20 goals (2.0 per game) over those 10 outings.
Canadiens Stats & Insights
The Canadiens have scored 129 goals this season (three per game) to rank 18th in the NHL.
The Canadiens have conceded 141 total goals (3.3 per game) to rank 24th.
Their -12 goal differential ranks 20th in the league.
The Canadiens’ collective 11.7% shooting percentage ranks fourth in the league.
The Canadiens have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 23.6 hits and 16.9 blocked shots per game.
In their last 10 matchups, the Canadiens are 7-2-1 to earn 80.0% of the possible points.
They have totaled 33 goals during that stretch.
Defensively, the Canadiens have allowed 24 goals (2.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Stars Key Players to Watch
Matt Duchene is currently one of Dallas’ leading contributors (41 total points), having registered 17 goals and 24 assists.
Through 43 games, Jason Robertson has 11 goals and 25 assists.
Jake Oettinger (22-9-1) has a 2.3 goals against average and a .912 save percentage (16th in the league).
Canadiens Key Players to Watch
Montreal’s Nicholas Suzuki has recorded 30 assists and 13 goals in 43 games, good for 43 points.
Montreal’s Cole Caufield has racked up 42 total points (one per game), with 24 goals and 18 assists.
Montreal’s Samuel Montembeault is 16-15-3 this season, amassing 812 saves and giving up 90 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (40th in the league).
Stars vs. Canadiens Injuries
Stars: Roope Hintz: Upper Body (Questionable), Mason Marchment: Face (Out), Tyler Seguin: Hip (Out)
Canadiens: David Reinbacher: Knee (Out), Emil Heineman: Upper Body (Out)
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