Montréal heads to Detroit for a key Atlantic Division game on Thursday night, with the market pricing this one as close to a true coin flip on the moneyline.
In the standings, Montréal (84 points) sits above Detroit (82 points), and both clubs are packed into a tight cluster in the Atlantic playoff race.
Detroit’s injury list is heavier down the middle, which matters in a matchup where Montréal’s offense has been the more consistent unit by season-long scoring rate.
Odds & Game Info
Odds are listed from BetAnything. Odds as of 3:33 PM ET on March 18, 2026.
| Game Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Montréal Canadiens @ Detroit Red Wings |
| Date | March 19, 2026 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM ET |
| Arena | Little Caesars Arena (Detroit, MI) |
Here is the full board for spread, moneyline, and total.
| Market | Canadiens | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -110 | -110 |
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+190) | +1.5 (-240) |
| Total (6.5) | Over 6.5 (+114) | Under 6.5 (-140) |
Starting goalie note: no confirmed starters were listed at publish time. Montréal’s goaltender options shown: Jakub Dobes (2.97 GAA, .892 SV%), Sam Montembeault (3.43 GAA, .872 SV%), Jacob Fowler (2.69 GAA, .902 SV%). Detroit’s options shown: John Gibson (2.56 GAA, .906 SV%), Cam Talbot (3.03 GAA, .891 SV%).
Injuries (as listed):
- Montréal: Kirby Dach (OUT), Patrik Laine (IR)
- Detroit: Michael Brandsegg-Nygard (Day-To-Day), Michael Rasmussen (OUT), Dylan Larkin (OUT), Andrew Copp (OUT)
Team Records
This table covers overall record, last 10, and splits context for the matchup.
| Team | Record | Last 10 | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montréal Canadiens | 37-20-10 (Home: 19-13-2, Road: 18-7-8) | 5-3-2 | 31-23 | 33-22-2 |
| Detroit Red Wings | 37-23-8 (Home: 19-11-3, Road: 18-12-5) | 4-4-2 | — | 29-29 |
Team Stats
This table focuses on core scoring and special teams efficiency.
| Team | Goals per game | Goals allowed per game | Power play % | Penalty kill % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montréal Canadiens | 3.50 | 3.26 | 24.2% | 76.9% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 2.91 | 2.94 | 21.9% | 78.7% |
Additional pace/volume context:
- Shots for per game: Montréal 26.5, Detroit 28.1
- Shots against per game: Montréal 27.5, Detroit 27.8
5v5 context (possession-style indicator, where available):
- Detroit: 52.8% 5-on-5 shot attempts percentage (noted in-season)
- Montréal: 48.83% 5-on-5 shot attempts share (noted in-season)
Recaps
Montréal Canadiens
Montréal has played higher-event hockey recently, but the results have held: a 3-2 OT win vs Boston on March 17, sandwiched around a 3-1 win vs Toronto on March 10 and a 3-2 win at Ottawa on March 11. Over their last five, they have scored 14 goals and allowed 13, and they have stayed under 6.5 goals in 4 of those 5 games.
The injury list removes two notable top-six pieces (Dach and Laine), so Montréal’s scoring depth and power-play finishing matter more than usual in a road spot.
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit’s last five includes a 5-2 home win vs Calgary on March 16 and a 3-0 road win at New Jersey on March 8, but also three losses in between (all away): 3-2 OT at Dallas (March 14), 4-1 at Tampa Bay (March 12), 4-3 at Florida (March 10). Over those five, Detroit scored 14 and allowed 12, and they have stayed under 6.5 in 3 of the 5.
Detroit’s injury report is the headline: Larkin, Copp, and Rasmussen are all listed out, which is a major hit to center depth, matchup minutes, and overall finishing volume.
Matchup Keys
- Detroit’s offense vs Montréal’s defense: Detroit is at 2.91 GF/G while Montréal allows 3.26 GA/G.
- Montréal’s top-end scoring vs Detroit’s baseline defense: Montréal is at 3.50 GF/G, Detroit is at 2.94 GA/G.
- Special teams are live on both sides: Montréal PP 24.2% vs Detroit PK 78.7%, and Detroit PP 21.9% vs Montréal PK 76.9%.
- Shot profile favors Detroit in raw volume (28.1 SF/G), but Montréal’s games have been higher total scoring by rate (3.50 GF/G, 3.26 GA/G).
- Center injuries for Detroit (Larkin, Copp, Rasmussen all out) are a direct constraint on 5v5 creation and late-game matchups.
Betting Trends
- Montréal is 18-7-8 on the road.
- Detroit is 19-11-3 at home.
- Montréal is 5-3-2 in its last 10.
- Detroit is 4-4-2 in its last 10.
- Montréal has gone Under 6.5 in 4 of its last 5 games.
- Detroit has gone Under 6.5 in 3 of its last 5 games.
- Montréal is allowing 27.5 shots against per game; Detroit is allowing 27.8.
- Both teams are below 80% on the penalty kill (Montréal 76.9%, Detroit 78.7%).
- Season series is tied 1-1 (Montréal won 5-1 on Oct. 9; Detroit won 4-0 on Jan. 10).
Best Bet
Under 6.5 (-140). Detroit’s scoring rate is below 3.0 goals per game, and the injury list strips out multiple centers (Larkin, Copp, Rasmussen), which is the cleanest path to fewer 5v5 chances and fewer power-play draws. Montréal’s last five game log has also leaned under 6.5 (4 unders in the last 5), even with them producing enough to win. With both teams coming in on normal rest (no back-to-back) and Detroit likely needing to manage matchups with a thinned middle, the under fits the most stable inputs on the page.
Predicted Score
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Canadiens 3, Red Wings 2
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