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Dallas (10-4-3) at Montreal (10-4-2)
- When: Nov 13 2025, 7:00 PM
- Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC, CAN
- TV: ESPN+
Dallas vs Montreal NHL Preview & Pick
Moneyline: Montreal -117
Spread: Montreal -1.5 (+225)
Total: 6.0
Dallas Stars Betting Breakdown
Dallas rolls into Montreal riding a three game heater, but making it four will require more grit than glamour. The Stars’ latest win came after clawing back from a 2-0 hole in Ottawa, eventually stealing a 3-2 overtime win thanks to Roope Hintz’s extra-time finish and a big night from Jason Robertson, who factored into all three goals.
The trend is impossible to ignore: nine of Dallas’ ten victories have been by a single goal. They live dangerously, but they survive it more often than not.
Head coach Glen Gulutzan noted that Eastern Conference teams play heavier along the walls, forcing his club to adapt. Dallas will need cleaner puck management on the boards if they want to avoid digging another early hole.
Jake Oettinger enters this matchup with strong personal history against Montreal, holding a 5-2 record and a 2.48 goals against average. Dallas may need every bit of that stability with the offense still producing in spurts rather than waves.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Breakdown
Montreal returns home after taking a gut punch in a 5-1 loss to Los Angeles, a game where the Kings erupted for three goals in just over four minutes to break things open. The Canadiens sit atop the Atlantic Division, but their last outing proved they still have flaws that can be exploited when their structure slips.
Sam Montembeault has struggled this season, so Martin St. Louis turns to Jakub Dobes, who has been outstanding at 6-0-1 with a .920 save percentage. Dobes already has a win against Dallas from last season, and the organization planned this start in advance.
Cole Caufield continues to be Montreal’s sparkplug, entering this matchup near the top of the league scoring race with 12 goals. He remains a threat every shift and leads all players in even strength scoring.
Montreal’s challenge will be shaking off Tuesday’s loss and handling a Dallas team comfortable in tight, low margin games.
NHL Betting Edge & Prediction
This matchup sets up as a grind from start to finish. Dallas’ one goal magic is impressive, but Montreal’s home crowd and a hot goaltender in Dobes provide the edge. Expect momentum swings, special teams to matter, and a nail biter to the final horn.
Score Prediction: Canadiens 3, Stars 2
Pick: Montreal (-117)
Total: Under 6.0 (-117)
- NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
