Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/10

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The Detroit Red Wings will take on the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The game will start at 7:00 PM and will be shown on ESPN+. The Red Wings come into this game with a record of 26-15-4, while the Canadiens hold a 25-13-6 record.

Both teams are part of the Eastern Atlantic Division. Detroit ranks second in the division, and Montreal holds the top spot. The Red Wings’ head coach is Todd McLellan, and the Canadiens are led by Martin St. Louis.

Red Wings vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -139, Detroit Red Wings MoneyLine +117

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have shown mixed results in their recent games. They managed a strong 5-1 win against the Vancouver Canucks. In that game, Patrick Kane scored two goals, leading the team in goals.

In a previous game against the Ottawa Senators, the Red Wings secured a 5-3 win. James van Riemsdyk was a key player with one goal and two assists. The Red Wings had fewer shots on goal than the Senators but capitalized on their chances.

Lucas Raymond has been a consistent performer for the Red Wings. He has accumulated 47 points from 13 goals and 34 assists in 43 games. Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat are also key contributors, both with 22 goals this season.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have been performing well in recent games. They won their last three games, scoring a total of 14 goals. Against the Florida Panthers, they secured a 6-2 victory with Alexandre Texier scoring three goals.

In their game against the Calgary Flames, the Canadiens won 4-1. They had 36 shots on goal and strong performances from Texier and Cole Caufield. Jacob Fowler played well, making 28 saves on 29 shots.

Nick Suzuki leads the team in points with 48 over 44 games. Cole Caufield has scored 21 goals, while Lane Hutson contributes with 36 assists. The Canadiens rank high in goals and assists this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored to win against the Detroit Red Wings with a moneyline of -139. The Canadiens have strong skater stats, ranking 3rd in goals and assists. The projected score is Canadiens 4, Red Wings 3. Based on these factors, picking the Canadiens to win is a solid choice.

The total for the game is set at 6.0 with the over at -123. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with the Canadiens ranked 3rd in goals and the Red Wings 8th. The projected total score is 7, making the over a reasonable pick for this game.