Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Prediction 2-10-24 Pick

The Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens meet in an NHL matchup on Saturday at the Center Bell. Let's take a look at the betting match and give free Stars vs Canadiens predictions.

The Stars' defense struggled last game

The Stars scored four goals in their last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but it wasn't enough as the defense gave up five goals. Scott Wedgwood made 26 of 31 saves. The Stars are averaging 3.66 goals against, while their defense is giving up 3.06 goals per game. The offense is 3rd in the league, but the defense let them down in the last game. Jason Robertson has 17 goals and 34 assists this season. The defense can't let them fall behind here.

The Canadiens are trying to build a late game

The Canadiens faced the Washington Capitals in their last game and won 5-2. Nick Suzuki had two goals and one assist. Montreal's offense hasn't been great this season in general, so the last game was a good step in the right direction. The Canadiens are averaging 2.75 goals against, while their defense is giving up 3.46 goals per game. The offense is 28th in the league and the defense is 27th. Nick Suzuki scored 15 goals and had 30 assists.

Montreal Canadiens team facts

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last seven games.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck in each of their last six games against Central Division opponents.
• The Canadiens have lost in the third period in seven of their last eight games against their opponents.
• The Over 1.5 Goals 2 Period market has been in 12 of the Canadiens' last 13 home games against Central Division opponents.

Dallas Stars team facts

• The Stars have won each of their last five games after losing on the road.
• In each of the Stars' last six games, the underdogs have crossed the puck line.
• The Over 1.5 Goals Period 2 market has been affected in each of the Stars' last eight games.
• The Stars have won the second of four games in the last five days since the road loss.

Canadiens vs. Stars betting prediction

This game will be high scoring. The Canadians have scored five goals in their last game and will have no problem increasing the score. The Stars are also averaging 3.66 goals per game and will have no trouble scoring. The Canadiens are giving up 3.46 goals against and they will really struggle to defend here. Both teams increase the number of points, and the surplus goes to money.