Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 01/04/26

There is a lot of offense in this game. The Canadiens rank 6th in the NHL in goals scored per game and have the 8th best power play in the NHL. The Stars rank 3rd in the league in goals scored per game and have the 2nd best power play. That offensive strengths of these teams is a primary driver behind the over hitting in 4 out of Montreal’s last 6 games, in 5 out of their last 7 games played at home, and in 5 out of Dallas’ last 7 games.

Recently, the goal prevention side has not been particularly strong for either team which also bodes well for the over. Montreal has allowed 5 goals in 2 out of their last 4 games, and has either scored or allowed 4+ goals in 12 out of their last 14. Dallas enters this game on a rare 4-game losing streak, having given up 4 goals in each loss. That follows a stretch in which they scored 22 goals in their prior 4 games. The range of outcomes for both teams lately and totals trends give appeal to another over. 

Over 6.5 (+100) available at the time of publishing. Playable at that number.