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Canadiens vs. Red Wings prediction: Detroit favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/9/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings predictions for NHL Thursday.
NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Montreal Canadiens lock horns with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Red Wings as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canadiens vs. Red Wings predictions page.
Habs vs. Red Wings prediction: Who will win?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Red Wings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Red Wings a 55% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the 6.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
Canadiens vs. Red Wings odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canadiens | Red Wings |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | o6.5 (+108) | u6.5 (-125) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Canadiens vs. Red Wings picks and best bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Canadiens vs. Red Wings matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Canadiens vs. Red Wings player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Red Wings?
According to our model, Montreal's Cole Caufield is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Red Wings.
Our projections give Caufield a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Canadiens star is a 37.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 7.8% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.1% |
| Ivan Demidov | 5.1% |
Detroit Red Wings
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | 6.7% |
| Dylan Larkin | 6.5% |
| Lucas Raymond | 6.1% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 37.7% |
| Nick Suzuki | 28.9% |
| Patrik Laine | 25.5% |
Detroit Red Wings
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Alex DeBrincat | 35.7% |
| Dylan Larkin | 34.2% |
| Lucas Raymond | 30.3% |
Habs vs. Red Wings game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Red Wings and Canadiens at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena
Dimers' in-depth preview of Thursday's Canadiens vs. Red Wings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Red Wings, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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