Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for Thursday on 11/13

The NHL regular season kicks off with the Dallas Stars visiting the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Both teams have started strong, with Dallas holding a record of 10-4-3 and Montreal at 10-4-2. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+ this Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

Dallas is led by head coach Glen Gulutzan and plays in the Western Central Division. They have a solid start, ranking 3rd in the conference and 2nd in their division. On the other hand, Montreal, guided by head coach Martin St. Louis, is at the top of the Eastern Atlantic Division. Both teams aim to continue their strong performances in this early-season game.

Stars vs Canadiens Game Day Info

• Sport: NHL
• Teams: Dallas Stars vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Venue: Bell Centre
• Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
• Betting Odds: Dallas Stars -115, Montreal Canadiens -104

Dallas Stars Team Preview

The Dallas Stars have been strong in recent games. They won their last three outings, including a close 3-2 game against the Ottawa Senators. Jason Robertson stood out with a goal and two assists in that game.

Mikko Rantanen has been a key player for the Stars. He has 23 points in 17 games this season. His recent performances include a goal and an assist against the Senators.

Goaltending has been solid for the Stars with Casey DeSmith and Jake Oettinger sharing duties. DeSmith had 30 saves in the 2-1 win against the Seattle Kraken. Oettinger has eight wins in 12 games this season.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have had mixed results in their recent games. In their latest game against the Los Angeles Kings, they lost 5-1. The Canadiens managed 22 shots on goal but only found the net once.

Earlier, the Canadiens secured a 6-2 win against the Utah Mammoth. Cole Caufield was a standout with two goals. The team registered 23 shots on goal and played strong defense with 25 hits.

Top players for the Canadiens include Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. Suzuki has 20 points with 16 assists, while Caufield has 18 points from 12 goals. Sam Montembeault has been busy in the net, making 199 saves in nine games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dallas Stars are favored to win against the Montreal Canadiens with a moneyline of -115. The projected score is Dallas Stars 4, Montreal Canadiens 3. Dallas shows strong power play goals, ranked 1st, which could be a key factor in their victory.

The total for the game is set at 6.0. The over/under line is leaning towards the under at -120. With both teams having strong goaltending stats, taking the under could be a good choice, as the projected total score is 7, but solid defense might keep it lower.