The Detroit Red Wings visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, October 10. Both teams have struggled early, with Detroit at 1-3 and Montreal at 1-2. The Canadiens are slight favorites at home, shown by their moneyline of -110, meaning a $110 bet would win $100. The Red Wings are the underdogs at +160, so a $100 bet nets $160 if they win outright.
Looking at the spread, Detroit is getting +1.5 goals at -155 odds. This means you’d need to bet $155 to win $100 if Detroit loses by one goal or wins the game. Montreal’s -1.5 spread is priced steeply at +1600, implying the sportsbook sees a big Montreal win as very unlikely. To win $1600, you’d have to risk $100 on Montreal winning by two or more goals.
The total is set at 6.5 goals. The under is heavily favored at -1450, suggesting oddsmakers expect a low-scoring game. You’d have to bet $1,450 to win $100 on more than 6.5 goals, while the over pays $750 for a $100 bet.
Overall, the lines imply a close game with few goals. Detroit’s underdog status and favorable spread odds make them attractive if you think they can keep it tight or pull an upset. The under on total goals looks like the safer play given the heavy juice. Keep an eye on how both teams handle pressure early in the season.