Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, 4/4/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Montreal Canadiens

Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Location: Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

TV: TSN

The Detroit Red Wings (34-33-9) are hitting the road to Bell Centre on Tuesday where they will take on the Montreal Canadiens (30-41-6).

The Detroit Red Wings were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-2 victory over the Maple Leafs their last time out. The Red Wings had a impressive offensive performance in the victory. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 5 of the 24 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 1 power play try but weren't able to convert it into a goal. Detroit accounted for 8 minutes in the box for this game.

Detroit Red Wings opponents have earned 233 power play opportunities (15th in the league) and have scored 49 goals in those attempts. The Red Wings have seen 2,326 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .893. Detroit has tried 2,166 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.3%. While at even strength, the Red Wings have conceded 200 goals while notching 169 themselves. Detroit steps onto the ice with 255 power play chances and they have tallied 54 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 21.18%. For the current campaign, they have scored 77 points and their points percentage comes in at .507. In reference to scoring goals, the Detroit Red Wings have racked up 223 goals (23rd in the league) on the season and have allowed 249.

The man in goal for this game is Ville Husso. Throughout his time in hockey, Husso has earned 55 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .529. His save percentage sits at .906 in his 6,223 mins guarding the cage. Husso has had 3,175 shot attempts against him and he has 2,877 total saves. The opposition has notched 298 goals against Husso in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.87. He has compiled an overall mark of 59-32-13 and got the start in 104 games. Husso has been in net for 108 matchups throughout his hockey career.

In their last contest, Montreal squared up with the Hurricanes in a game where the Canadiens ended up losing by a tally of 3-0. The Canadiens netted 0 goals of the 14 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this contest but were not able to net one.

So far this year, the Montreal Canadiens have tallied 214 goals, 66 points, as well as a points percentage of .429. They have granted a total of 282 goals to be scored by way of 214 goals at even strength and 68 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Canadiens have tallied 176 goals at even strength and 38 goals (27th in hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 222 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play percentage of 17.12%. Montreal has attempted 2,107 shots (30th in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 10.16%, while allowing their opponents 2,604 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 73.02% on their oppositions 252 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 89.2%.

On the other side of the ice you will find Sam Montembeault defending the net. Montembeault has accumulated a lifetime mark of 32-42-12 and has been in net for 99 games. Montembeault's quality start percentage sits at 47.6% and he has made 40 quality starts in his NHL career. He has gathered 2,673 stops out of 2,979 shots taken, giving him a rate of .897. Teams are averaging 3.44 goals/game and he has given up 306 goals overall. He got the starting nod in 84 games and his ice time sits at 5,332 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Montreal

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