Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings Forecast, 10/9/2025 NHL Picks, Top Bets & Odds

• Matchup: Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
• Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
• Betting Odds: Canadiens (-210) Red Wings (+172)

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The Detroit Red Wings (39-35-8 last season) are set to face the Montreal Canadiens (40-31-11 last year) at Little Caesars Arena this Thursday. The moneyline for this matchup indicates Montreal at -210, while Detroit stands at +172. The total points for this game is set at 6.

After suffering a 4-1 setback against the Capitals, the Montreal Canadiens aim to bounce back. In that game, Montreal racked up 6 penalty minutes and struggled offensively, converting only 1 of their 29 shots on goal and failing to capitalize on two power play opportunities.

While at even strength last season, the Canadiens allowed 212 goals but scored 196. Their opponents capitalized on 257 power play opportunities (ranking first in the NHL), scoring 49 times. Overall, Montreal managed to net 243 goals (17th in the league) while giving up 261. With 2,095 shots taken, their shooting percentage was 11.6%. They concluded the previous season with 91 points, boasting a points percentage of .555. Defensively, they faced 2,383 shots, maintaining a save percentage of .890. They also had 234 power play chances, scoring 47 times for a success rate of 20.09%.

Starting in goal for Montreal is Sam Montembeault. Over his career, he has played 206 games, with a record of 80-84-28, starting in 188. Montembeault has faced 6,093 shots against him, allowing 617 goals, resulting in a goals-against average of 4.55. His career save percentage stands at .899, with 100 quality starts and a quality start percentage of .532.

In their last outing, the Detroit Red Wings faced the Maple Leafs and lost 4-3, finishing with 1 goal from 2 power play opportunities and scoring 3 goals out of 34 shots taken.

Throughout last season, the Detroit Red Wings scored 235 goals and earned 86 points, translating to a points percentage of .524. They conceded a total of 259 goals, including 204 at even strength and 55 while shorthanded. The Red Wings registered 171 goals at even strength and an impressive 64 goals (2nd in the NHL) during power plays. With 237 power play opportunities, they achieved a success rate of 27.00%. They attempted 2,249 shots (24th in the league) with a shooting percentage of 10.45%, while allowing 2,335 shots against them, achieving a penalty kill rate of 70.11% against 184 power play attempts from opponents, and a save percentage of .889.

Detroit’s John Gibson will defend the net. He boasts a career total of 14,033 saves from 15,420 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of .910. Gibson holds a record of 204-217-63, having played in 506 games and starting in 494, with a total ice time of 27,306 minutes. He has 268 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of 54.3%, while teams are averaging 3.05 goals against him, leading to a total of 1,387 goals allowed throughout his career.

Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?

Pick: Back Montreal (-210)