Stars vs. Canadiens Predictions and Odds - Mar 17, 2022

The Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars meet in the NHL at Bell Centre on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM EDT.

Dimers' free betting picks for Stars vs. Canadiens, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Stars vs. Canadiens?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Stars-Canadiens NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Stars a 59% chance of beating the Canadiens.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Stars, with -160 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Stars (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +150, which means you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Stars at -175, where you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Stars vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 at -160 with BetMGM (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens at +150 with BetMGM (0.6% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6 at -110 with Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Stars are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Stars vs. Canadiens Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Dallas vs. Montreal, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Stars-Canadiens matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Stars vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Stars vs. Canadiens? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Stars and Canadiens.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Dallas' Jason Robertson is most likely to score the first goal in Stars vs. Canadiens.

DimersBOT gives Robertson a 9.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Stars star is a 44.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 9.0% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 7.2% probability
• Roope Hintz: 6.4% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 5.7% probability
• Jamie Benn: 3.4% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 8.4% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.8% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.5% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 4.4% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Dallas Stars

• Jason Robertson: 44.3% probability
• Joe Pavelski: 33.0% probability
• Roope Hintz: 32.7% probability
• Tyler Seguin: 29.0% probability
• Jamie Benn: 20.5% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 37.2% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 26.3% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 24.7% probability
• Brendan Gallagher: 22.0% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 20.2% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Stars vs. Canadiens on Thursday March 17, 2022.

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Stars vs. Canadiens 2022 Game Info

When do the Canadiens play the Stars?

• Date: Thursday March 17, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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