| 23-14-4 | January 02, 2014, 08:30 PM | American Airlines Center | 20-12-7 |
A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Montreal duelling Dallas on Thursday at American Airlines Center.
The Stars bring a 20-12-7 record to the battle against the 23-14-4 Canadiens. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Dallas go 19-17-3 so far and the Canadiens go 12-24-5.
View Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Odds and Stats.
Bettors looking to back visiting Montreal before puck drop in this match found them as 100-moneyline underdogs at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5, ccording to Sportsbook.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Stars rated this week at No. 16 and the Canadiens sitting at No. 21.
Montreal was a 5-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Hurricanes. They lost as -114 favorites, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Last time out for Dallas, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Kings at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Stars at -115 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Dallas's No. 8-ranked offense, averaging 2.95 goals per game, against a Canadiens defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.29 goals allowed. The Stars power play is averaging 12.68% while the Canadiens defense kills off 86.52% of their penalties.
Next up:
Montreal home to Ottawa, Saturday, January 4th
Dallas home to Detroit, Saturday, January 4th
