The Canadiens will play the Red Wings on Friday, December 20th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Montreal Canadiens will be taking on the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, December 20th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Montreal Canadiens currently have a 87.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings head into this game with a 90.67 power ranking.
- Away Montreal Canadiens - With the NHL season now underway, the Montreal Canadiens have a 3-9-1 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. The Montreal Canadiens now rank 3rd for away team losses.
- Home Detroit Red Wings - The Detroit Red Wings possess a 7-7-2 record as a home team. That record ranks them 7th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Montreal Canadiens rank 19th (88) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Detroit Red Wings, currently rank 23rd (84) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Montreal Canadiens rank 4th (114) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Detroit Red Wings have given up 98 goals this season, ranking them 13th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Montreal Canadiens have a 1-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Detroit Red Wings owning a 1-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Montreal Canadiens have a 12-16-3 record and the Detroit Red Wings hold a 13-14-4 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Montreal Canadiens clash with Detroit Red Wings... Friday night... Ferocious battle on the ice... Important matchup in 2024-25 NHL season...
Montreal Canadiens with 12-16-3 standing... Detroit Red Wings close behind with 13-14-4... Intense showdown... Win percentage favors Detroit Red Wings at 0.419... Montreal Canadiens lagging at 0.387...
Analyze the odds before game begins... See this game's prop bets below... Consider placing a bet at BetRivers, or BetMGM... Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...
Get ready for a magical showdown... Spells will be cast... Curses will be uttered... Which team will emerge victorious? Only time will tell... (May the best team win!)
Best Canadiens at Red Wings Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Detroit Red Wings |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Detroit Red Wings are the -155 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Detroit Red Wings are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Montreal Canadiens are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Canadiens
Red Wings
12/20/24 7:08pm EST | +130-155 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $130 at +130 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 43.48%.
- Detroit Red Wings bettors risk $100 to win $64.52 at -155 odds. The implied probability for Detroit Red Wings is 60.78%.
Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings Prop Bets
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Canadiens
Red Wings
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/20/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Red Wings
Total Goals
MTL at DET 12/20/24 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
MTL at DET 12/20/24 7:08pm EST | 2.5 o -1402.5 u +100Bet |
Alex DeBrincat
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at DET 12/20/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at DET 12/20/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Dylan Larkin
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at DET 12/20/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +6000Bet |
Lucas Raymond
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at DET 12/20/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Montreal Canadiens | 33 | 14 | 16 | 3 | 0.424 | 31 | 13 | 97 | 118 | -21.0 | 10-7-2 | 4-9-1 | 1-1 | 6-4-0 | W3 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 33 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 0.394 | 30 | 12 | 88 | 107 | -19.0 | 7-8-2 | 6-8-2 | 1-0 | 3-5-2 | L2 |
Montreal Canadiens & Detroit Red Wings Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +30000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Red Wings | +12500 Bet |
Montreal Canadiens & Detroit Red Wings Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Friday, December 20th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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