How to Pick the Stars vs. Canadiens Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 11
Published 11:50 pm Friday, January 10, 2025
For the upcoming game between the Dallas Stars and the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.
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Stars vs. Canadiens Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.1 goals)
- This season, 20 of Dallas’ 40 games have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
- So far this season, 25 games Montreal has played finished with more than 6 goals.
- The Stars score 3.28 goals per game, compared to the Canadiens’ average of 3, adding up to 0.3 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
- This game’s total is 0.2 more than the 5.8 goals these two teams allow per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Stars Moneyline: -220
- In the 35 times this season the Stars have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 24-11 in those games.
- Dallas is 7-3 when playing with moneyline odds of -220 or shorter (70.0% win percentage).
- Based on the moneyline in this game, the Stars’ implied win probability is 68.8%.
Canadiens Moneyline: +181
- In 38 games as the moneyline underdog, Montreal has achieved the upset 18 times.
- The Canadiens have seven victories in games with moneyline odds of +181 or longer (in 15 chances).
- Montreal’s implied probability to win is 35.6% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Dallas 4, Montreal 3
Stars Points Leaders
- With 16 goals and 22 assists this season, Matt Duchene is one of Dallas’ top contributors (38 points).
- With 10 goals and 24 assists, Jason Robertson is one of the most important offensive options for Dallas with his 34 points (0.9 per game).
- On 111 shots (for 10 goals) and 20 assists, Wyatt Johnston has created 30 points this season.
- As Dallas’ top goalie, Jake Oettinger has recorded 20 wins and 9 losses this season while allowing 70 goals with 688 saves.
Canadiens Points Leaders
- Nicholas Suzuki’s 13 goals and 29 assists in 41 games give him 42 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Montreal’s Cole Caufield has racked up 40 total points (one per game), with 23 goals and 17 assists.
- Lane Hutson has three goals and 26 assists for Dallas.
- Samuel Montembeault has a 15-15-2 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (40th in the league). In 32 games, he has 756 saves, and has allowed 86 goals (3.0 goals against average).
Stars’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 3-2 | Home | -167 |
| 1/7/2025 | Rangers | W 5-4 | Away | -183 |
| 1/9/2025 | Flyers | W 4-1 | Away | -152 |
| 1/11/2025 | Canadiens | – | Away | -220 |
| 1/12/2025 | Senators | – | Away | – |
| 1/14/2025 | Maple Leafs | – | Away | – |
| 1/16/2025 | Canadiens | – | Home | – |
Canadiens’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2025 | Avalanche | W 2-1 | Away | +270 |
| 1/6/2025 | Canucks | W 5-4 | Home | +111 |
| 1/10/2025 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Away | +183 |
| 1/11/2025 | Stars | – | Home | +181 |
| 1/14/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | – | Away | – |
| 1/16/2025 | Stars | – | Away | – |
| 1/18/2025 | Maple Leafs | – | Home | – |
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Dallas vs. Montreal Game Info
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
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