Montreal Canadiens vs Detroit Red Wings predictions, Jan 10, 2026

Jan 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Montreal Canadiens

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In an exciting matchup set to take place on January 10, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Detroit Red Wings in a highly anticipated NHL clash at the Canadiens’ home venue.

Both teams have been in relatively good form as of late, with the Canadiens winning four of their last five matches, while the Red Wings have secured victories in three of their last five games. This sets the stage for what promises to be a competitive showdown between two evenly matched sides.

Bookmakers have slightly favored the Canadiens with odds of 2.1 for a home win, compared to 2.85 for an away win for the Red Wings. Our model prediction gives Montreal a 44.2% chance of securing a victory, while the Red Wings have a 33.7% probability of coming out on top, with a 22.3% chance of a draw.

Both teams will need to showcase their tactical strengths and capitalize on their recent form trends in order to secure a positive result. With the match likely to be closely contested, it’s hard to predict a guaranteed outcome, making this a must-watch game for NHL fans.

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Montreal
44.4%		 Draw
22.7%		 Detroit
32.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 1.46% Detroit Red Wings: 1.34%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.18 4.27 2.96
Pinnacle 2.13 4.15 2.87

Latest Results

07.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Calgary Flames – 4:1
04.01.26 Dallas Stars – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 OT
03.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Montreal Canadiens – 2:0
01.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 5:7
30.12.25 Florida Panthers – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3 OT		 05.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Detroit Red Wings – 3:5
03.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Pittsburgh Penguins – 1:4
01.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Detroit Red Wings – 4:3 OT
31.12.25 Detroit Red Wings – Winnipeg Jets – 2:1
28.12.25 Detroit Red Wings – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:2 OT

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 4.
  • Montreal is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Detroit has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Montreal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Montreal has had a series of away games.
  • Montreal might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 61:59. (average 3.1:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 32:28. (average 3.2:2.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.10.25 Detroit Red Wings – Montreal Canadiens – 1:5
    08.04.25 Montreal Canadiens – Detroit Red Wings – 4:1
    23.01.25 Detroit Red Wings – Montreal Canadiens – 4:2
    21.12.24 Montreal Canadiens – Detroit Red Wings – 5:1
    20.12.24 Detroit Red Wings – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 42 28 3 7 4 167:97 69
    2 Dallas Stars 44 22 4 8 10 153:124 60
    3 Minnesota Wild 44 18 7 8 11 140:119 58
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 41 13 5 12 11 128:129 48
    5 Edmonton Oilers 43 16 5 6 16 145:145 48
    6 Seattle Kraken 41 14 6 7 14 115:120 47
    7 San Jose Sharks 43 12 10 3 18 136:151 47
    8 Los Angeles Kings 42 12 6 10 14 114:117 46
    9 Anaheim Ducks 43 13 8 3 19 145:158 45
    10 Utah Mammoth 44 15 6 3 20 133:125 45
    11 Chicago Blackhawks 43 14 4 7 18 125:137 43
    12 Nashville Predators 42 14 5 4 19 120:142 42
    13 St. Louis Blues 44 17 0 8 19 110:153 42
    14 Calgary Flames 43 14 4 4 21 113:130 40
    15 Vancouver Canucks 42 10 6 5 21 120:148 37
    16 Winnipeg Jets 41 13 2 5 21 118:130 35

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 42 21 5 3 13 146:112 55
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 43 17 9 3 14 147:131 55
    3 Montreal Canadiens 43 15 9 6 13 145:142 54
    4 Detroit Red Wings 44 18 7 4 15 136:141 54
    5 New York Islanders 43 16 8 4 15 129:120 52
    6 Philadelphia Flyers 41 15 7 7 12 129:118 51
    7 Washington Capitals 44 20 2 6 16 143:129 50
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 41 16 4 9 12 135:131 49
    9 Buffalo Sabres 41 16 6 4 15 130:129 48
    10 Toronto Maple Leafs 42 16 4 7 15 141:139 47
    11 Florida Panthers 42 19 3 3 17 130:134 47
    12 Boston Bruins 43 15 7 2 19 137:143 46
    13 New Jersey Devils 43 15 7 2 19 114:133 46
    14 New York Rangers 44 13 7 6 18 116:120 46
    15 Ottawa Senators 42 15 5 5 17 137:137 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 42 11 7 7 17 129:142 43

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.55 (23.04%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.75 (9.35%)

    3. Vegas Golden Knights: 9 (9.09%)

    4. Carolina Hurricanes: 9.25 (8.84%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.79%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.44%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.45%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 19.5 (4.19%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.56%)

    10. Los Angeles Kings: 32.5 (2.52%)

    11. New Jersey Devils: 34 (2.41%)

    12. Ottawa Senators: 48.5 (1.69%)

    13. Toronto Maple Leafs: 51 (1.6%)

    14. Montreal Canadiens: 56 (1.46%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.34%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 64 (1.28%)

    17. New York Rangers: 64 (1.28%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.04%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.04%)

    20. Winnipeg Jets: 101 (0.81%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.81%)

    23. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.59%)

    24. Columbus Blue Jackets: 151 (0.54%)

    25. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.36%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 251 (0.33%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 301 (0.27%)

    29. Seattle Kraken: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 501 (0.16%)

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